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Joshua Turner has been told to repay his victims 'every cent', or he will go to prison.

Imposter scams taking more money, and account compromise scam reports up.

Sharma said he never met the victims but had contracts to invest their money in Bitcoin.

And what to do if you end up clicking the malicious link.

The victim claimed ANZ was negligent.

He's accused of splurging $117,000 on luxury jewellery before handing himself in.

The pair pleaded not guilty to defrauding more than a dozen people.

Models Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid promoted the doomed 2017 festival.

Rug pulls lure investors into bogus projects, causing massive losses.

Nerida Cortese nearly fell victim to a scammer posing as a celebrity's assistant.

Scans have been listed for as low as $11.50 on Mercari.

He argued his business and reputation would be ruined if he lost suppression.

Joshua Yarwood received a jail term at Christchurch court for multiple deception charges.

The Herald columnist has contacted Meta and NetSafe seeking to have the page removed.

The man behind the business has been banned from offering financial services.

Morgan said he hoped nobody falls victim to the work of 'lowlife players'.

From emotional and behavioural shifts to unexplained expenses, here’s what to look for.

'The perpetrators presented themselves as public servants,' the police said.

Scammers create misleading or fake listings on trusted marketplaces.

The Commerce Commission has received hundreds of complaints about fake NZ stores.

Scammers create a fake sense of urgency to get people to respond quickly, expert said.

Nearby phones were 'effectively hijacked' by the device, which operated out of his car.

Financial losses hit $7.8 million in early 2025, up 14.7% from the quarter before.

Jack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.

What happens if you die without a will? Meet the woman who tracks down your next-of-kin.

Impersonation scam or tech wizardry? The Qantas hack raises concerns over ID theft.

Do as I say, not as I do: a survey exposes generational tensions in scam-fighting.

OPINION: Cyber criminals are getting smarter and we need to be too.

The judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'.