Tag: scams
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‘Think again’: Police send strong message to visitors scamming Kiwis
A UK national is in custody for a $27,000 painting scam in Auckland, while his associate fled. New Zealand Police warn foreign scammers that the country is not a soft target, with offenders facing jail and deportation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalEconomySocial IssuesImmigration FraudScamsAucklandNew Zealand PoliceAndrew Yeshua GlaubermanThomas Jay TaylorConsumer Protection
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New Zealand's Financial Advice Sector Sees Growth, Faces Scams and Misconduct
The FMA reports an 8.4% increase in financial advisors, totaling 9,184, and a 90% surge in digital advice usage. However, the sector is grappling with rising scams and fraudulent activities, prompting increased vigilance.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalScience & TechnologyFinancial MarketsEconomyFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetSocial Issues Financial AdviceFinancial Markets AuthorityFMAScamsFraudRegulatory ReturnsInvestmentNZ Financial Markets Authority
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New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance Receives Welcome from FMA
The FMA welcomes the New Zealand Anti-Scam Alliance, a partnership to combat scams. The FMA issued 110 warnings in the past year and disrupts scam websites, sharing alerts through various channels.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyFinancial MarketsLaw EnforcementLegalComputers and Internet Financial Markets AuthorityNew Zealand Anti-Scam AlliancescamsClare BolingfordinvestmentNCSCFinanceNZ Financial Markets Authority
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Man Arrested for Alleged Facebook Marketplace Scams Totaling $150,000
A man has been arrested in Massey, New Zealand, for allegedly scamming people on Facebook Marketplace, using fake IDs and bank transfers to steal over $150,000 worth of goods.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalMedia Facebook MarketplacescamsarrestfraudWaitematā West Tactical Crime UnitMasseyWaitākere District CourtNew Zealand Police