Scams stories - Page 15

It’s a common thought that the elderly are most likely to get scammed, but BNZ says it’s also busy parents who are finding themselves on the receiving end too.

New insights from CCL reveal that a significant amount of New Zealanders are still falling for phishing email scams, due in part to impulsive email behaviour.

A report found small businesses are paying a hefty price to scammers; on average losing $38,845 and recovering much less than half.

Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.

Email attacks are having a major impact on businesses, with ever-evolving security concerns proving a challenge for IT security professionals.

These scams use safety features to steal victims’ confidential data, and are ‘brandjacking’ trusted names in the industry to conduct their attacks.

New Zealanders are being caught out more than ever before – but at the same time there’s a serious effort going on to raise awareness about the issue.

Inland Revenue warns customers of a convincing email scam offering tax refunds; more than 900 reports received.

Along with the viral potential of its popular filters, FaceApp has of late, generated a huge wave of media attention amid concerns about online privacy.

Lateral phishing is on the rise, with over 60% of affected organisations facing multiple email account takeovers, leading to thousands of phishing attempts.

Kiwis are being advised to remain alert for fake Google reviews and business listings, as scammers exploit the vulnerable by targeting emergency services.

New Zealanders reported direct financial losses of $1.7 million. While that is still a substantial loss, the figure is a 71% drop from the previous quarter.

Nuisance-call blocking landline gives peace of mind around scam calls and new postpaid mobile plans designed specifically for over-65s.

People aged over 65 are particularly vulnerable, making the most reports and losing more than $330,000 this year. That’s more than 60% of the current losses.

Inland Revenue halts scam involving fraudulent transactions on bank accounts; working with police and banks to investigate further.

Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.

Fake cryptocurrency apps on Google Play have been discovered to be phishing and scamming users out of cryptocurrency, according to a new report from ESET.

A recent survey finds 80% of organisations faced email-borne attacks last year, with rising costs and increasing frequency worrying IT professionals.

The attacker in the email claims they have hacked the intended victim's device, and have recorded the person while watching pornographic content.

Phone and online scams are costing New Zealanders $33 million, causing both financial and psychological harm, according to Netsafe.