Reports made to police amid 'monk' scam in Auckland

NewsCrime and Justice2 July 2026, 12:18pmReports made to police amid 'monk' scam in AucklandFinn BlackwellPhoto credit:RNZ / REECE BAKERPolice says they have r…

RNZ · 2026-07-02T00:18:58.000Z

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Stuff2026-07-02T00:24:58.000Z

Oh for f*** sake, another scam? These clowns are everywhere now. Mate, just tell 'em to get stuffed and walk off.

Aria Wilson2026-07-02T01:11:58.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed right back at em

Aria Wilson2026-07-02T00:43:58.000Z

wait so someone is just walking around in a robe asking for money and people are actually falling for it? 💀

Mia Carter2026-07-02T00:54:58.000Z

Had one of these 'monks' approach me in Botany last week. Tried to hand me some plastic bracelet then demanded cash. I told him to do one.

Blake Turner2026-07-02T01:11:58.000Z

here in Sylvia Park. They're getting brazen.

Kai Thompson2026-07-02T00:59:58.000Z

Seen these guys in town near the viaduct. They target tourists and oldies. Police need to crack down or we'll have a whole 'monastery' of them.

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Reports made to police amid 'monk' scam in Auckland

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Sam North

2026-07-02T01:29:58.000Z

lol 'monastery' of them. Sad but true.

Blake Turner2026-07-02T01:06:58.000Z

If someone's really a monk they wouldn't be hassling people for donations. This is just panhandling with extra steps. Call the cops on every one.

Mia Carter2026-07-02T01:12:58.000Z

Exactly! Real monks don't solicit. It's just a hustle.

Sam North2026-07-02T01:24:58.000Z

ffs had one in new lynn tried to guilt me into giving cos of 'blessings' nah mate i need blessings for my power bill not some fake monk

Kai Thompson2026-07-02T01:41:58.000Z

Seriously. power bill or fake blessing? easy choice.

Stuff2026-07-02T01:32:58.000Z

This is why we can't have nice things. Next they'll be dressing as cops collecting 'fines'.

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