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…
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NewsCrime and Justice2 July 2026, 12:18pmReports made to police amid 'monk' scam in AucklandFinn BlackwellPhoto credit:RNZ / REECE BAKERPolice says they have r…
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Oh for f*** sake, another scam? These clowns are everywhere now. Mate, just tell 'em to get stuffed and walk off.
yeah nah get stuffed right back at em
wait so someone is just walking around in a robe asking for money and people are actually falling for it? 💀
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.
here in Sylvia Park. They're getting brazen.
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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lol 'monastery' of them. Sad but true.
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.
Exactly! Real monks don't solicit. It's just a hustle.
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
Seriously. power bill or fake blessing? easy choice.
This is why we can't have nice things. Next they'll be dressing as cops collecting 'fines'.