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'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'

We should not feel bad about getting taken in, according to psychology professor.

'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'

An expert warns about increasing AI-driven scams and the lack of police action on fraud.

"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."

He used a sim-swapping scheme and phishing email to get the man's banking information.

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"NZers are soft targets because we don’t have the security in place. It’s bananas."

'This is a massive step in New Zealand’s war against scams.'

Columnist Jonny Wilkinson says scammers are even targeting disabled organisations.

Opinion: Social media scammers are out of control.

Chinese students or older Chinese migrants the main targets.

But Government rubbishes plan as 'ridiculous'.

“It’s easy money for the offenders. It’s an easy crime.”

The psychologist also shares tips for dealing with scams.

The scheme looks like similar scams overseas, Restaurant Association says.

'Why wasn’t something done to stop this guy?'

Phriendly Phishing gives five key pieces of advice: how to protect yourself.

“It’s not just gullible people, it’s smart people who get sucked in.”

'It’s getting worse. The figures are mind-boggling.'

Immigration NZ says it is aware of the issue and is investigating the allegations.

'I wouldn't wish how I felt this evening on my worst enemy.'

'They were draining me out and sucking me in.'

We all know about pickpockets but this complex scam is largely unknown, says tech company.

Aaron Bryan's holiday was ruined as a result of the complex scam.

Cert NZ sounds AI warnng.

The nasty and costly scams have prompted a warning and some advice from ministers.

'They’re absolutely ruthless criminals and they need to be stopped'.

Some victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to such scams, FMA says.