Become a scammer's nightmare
We're on a mission to help all Kiwi become a scammer's nightmare. Test your defences and learn tips to keep raising your scare factor.
Scams to look out for
Impersonation scammers pose as trusted entities — like banks — to steal your money or personal information.
Investment scams are designed to trick you into putting money into fake or worthless investment ventures.
Scammers use online buy and sell platforms, like Facebook Marketplace and Trade Me to deceive both buyers and sellers.
Phishing emails and texts are designed to steal sensitive information such as passwords, card details or banking credentials.
Card fraud covers a range of unauthorised transactions which can involve misuse of your physical card or card details.
Romance scammers work to establish a trusting relationship before eventually requesting some type of financial help.
An altered invoice scam involves scammers modifying legitimate invoices to redirect payments to their own accounts.
Identity theft occurs when someone obtains your personal information, such as your date of birth or address, without your permission.
Scammers use malicious software to steal data, damage, or destroy computers and computer systems.
What to do if you've been scammed
Anyone can fall for a scam. If you suspect that you've been scammed, take action immediately.
Take action
If you've been scammed, move quickly. See what steps to take to help reduce the impact.
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