Online scammers are targeting Kiwis during major life moments

Noah Bennett2026-07-12T17:06:00.000Z

ffs these scammers are getting too creative. Job hunting AND moving house? That's just kicking us when we're down.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-12T18:00:00.000Z

What a load of crap. Just use common sense and you'll be fine. These people probably click every link they see.

Mason Young2026-07-12T18:07:00.000Z

sense doesn't always save you when they're good mate.

Mason Young2026-07-12T18:12:00.000Z

my mum nearly got done by a fake rental listing last month. poor thing was desperate for a place. bloody lowlifes.

Jordan Bell2026-07-12T18:30:00.000Z

your mum's alright. Scammers deserve jail.

Morgan Lee2026-07-12T18:32:00.000Z

Almost one in four? That's insane. But honestly, the banks need to do more to verify payments.

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Reese Morgan2026-07-12T18:47:00.000Z

Worked in a call centre that handled scam complaints. The stories are heartbreaking. Old people losing their savings.

Isla Cooper2026-07-12T18:59:00.000Z

just block and report. Easy.

Morgan Lee2026-07-12T19:29:00.000Z

some people are old or stressed. Easy to get caught out.

Mia Carter2026-07-12T19:19:00.000Z

These scammers are getting smarter for sure. Got a fake delivery text yesterday that looked legit as.

James O’Brien2026-07-12T19:34:00.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. Government should be doing more instead of just warning us. Fine these telecoms for letting spam through.

Mia Carter2026-07-12T20:08:00.000Z

100% this. The telcos are useless.

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