You're right, it's a scam!

Nice spotting. Fake advertising and search engine results are on the rise. Before clicking on any link take a moment to ask yourself... is it really real?
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Ways to avoid scam links & websites

  1. 1
    Tahi

    Pause

    Stop and think before clicking a link.

  2. 2
    Rua

    Check the web address (URL)

    • Does the URL have any spelling mistakes or mismatched characters?
    • Does the URL have https at the beginning (indicating a secure site)?
    • Use checksafe.nz to check the URL for risks
  3. 3
    Toru

    Not sure?

    If in doubt, don't click.

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