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27 May 2026

Inside a Scam

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We’ve launched a series called Inside a Scam to help Kiwis better understand investment scams.

The series unpacks how different scams work, how to recognise the warning signs, how to protect yourself, what to do if you’ve been scammed, and how to support a victim. 

Investment Scams

Relationship Scams

Learn how relationship scams work, how to spot the warning signs, and what to do if it happens to you. 

IPO Scams

Learn how IPO scams work, how to spot the warning signs, and what to do if it happens to you. 

Deepfake Scams

Learn how relationship scams work, how to spot the warning signs, and what to do if it happens to you.

View full warning and alerts list

This list of warnings and alerts on this page contains the names of businesses or individuals you should be wary of if you are planning to invest. The list is not exhaustive and there is no guarantee that the business or individual listed has not changed their name.