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Gangland expert turns his attention to cybercriminals.

OPINION: Online scams are getting worse by the week.

The victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss.

A recording has emerged of an ANZ staff member helping a customer send $250,000 to scammers. Video / NZ Herald

The average romance scam victim is losing about $13,500, bank says.

The scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.

Ransomware a persistent threat to smaller businesses and even schools, agency says.

An American woman was devastated after finding out that her 2-year relationship with a person claiming to be Kiwi actor Martin Henderson was fake. Video / Sylvie Whinray

Woman speaks of losing $375K to scammer she thought was Martin Henderson

The victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.

Young men conditioned to online life are sitting ducks for scammers, PI says.

The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.

Whether it's crypto or weight loss gummies, celeb-fronted scams are on the rise.

'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'

The man estimated he was withdrawing $2000 a day at the peak.

He thought a Bitcoin scheme could be the answer amid his wife's breast cancer diagnosis.

A beggar who allegedly scammed locals across the North Island has been roughed up.

She's filed a legal complaint for fraud after the scam left her almost penniless.

Aroha Hicks lost $250 to the scam which is operating through social media marketplaces.

Spoof phone number used in scam to steal from bank customer.

Informal economy's shady deals could be included in new economic data.

A toll fee scam targets Tauranga residents via text message.

'There are a million and one different tricks compared to where we were a few years ago.'

Minister Andrew Bayly sat down with Tom Raynel to discuss his 2024, and what comes next.

Holiday home owners fear angry people will show up at their door demanding money.

Judith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.

Police said inquiries remain ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out.

Former Blue Chip brothel enthusiast Bryers will not be eligible for parole until 2030.

A customer outwitted the 'smooth and urbane' scammer.