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List of scam topics

This isn’t a full list of current scams, as they’re increasingly clever and changing all the time. Check the Financial Markets Authority website for investment scam warnings at fma.govt.nz.

  • November 2025: Bank impersonation scam
  • November 2025: Investment and romance scams
  • September 2025: Compromised cards scam
  • August 2025: Remote access scam
  • June 2025: Bank impersonation scam and fake website
  • April 2025: Cashback scam
  • February 2025: WhatsApp scams impersonating family members
  • February 2025: Automated bank impersonation calls