Fraud Stories

Kiwi Stories

Fraud stories

New Zealanders lose NZD $503.5 million to scams

Nearly three-quarters of adults said they could spot a scam, yet 44% of those targeted still engaged, with losses topping NZD $503.5 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Global Stories

Fraud stories

Software-as-a-Service

Guardz adds Prisma Browser to MSP security platform

Small business MSPs can now tie browser events to email, identity and endpoint alerts, closing gaps as phishing and AI tool misuse rise.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Today

eCommerce

Holiday Promo Abuse: How Fake Sign-Ups Drain Your Sales Budget

Fake holiday sign-ups can drain margins, distort demand data and leave retailers paying discounts, shipping and support costs for worthless accounts.

By Shivani Pimpili • 5 min read • Yesterday

Malware

UK phishing links surge as Ireland sees colleague lures

UK firms are facing more malicious-link emails as Ireland sees a sharp rise in colleague impersonation and targeted lures.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Payment Technologies

Fast approval is a fraud magnet

One in ten new merchants saw fraud within 90 days, underscoring why lenders say faster approvals also widen the gap for fabricated applications.

By Nick Lim • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Phishing

OXIL urges safeguarding shift as scam victims stay silent

Most suspected scam victims stay silent, leaving banks and police with little chance to intervene and recovery support often absent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

eCommerce

Chargeflow data flags Black Friday non-delivery surge

Non-delivery claims overtook card fraud on Black Friday weekend, with chargebacks filed weeks later and peak disputes hitting in January.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Fraud stories

Phishing

Telus launches scam protection for Canadian mobile users

Canadians are facing soaring fraud losses, and the new service is bundled with TELUS mobility data plans or offered for CAD $3 a month.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Today

Fintech

Elmore Insurance Brokers marks tenth year in business

The London broker now serves almost 200 clients in 50 countries after expanding into Lloyd's and launching specialist cover for fast-growing tech sectors.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Phishing

Australia warns of AI-driven scams & account takeovers

AI is set to make impersonation scams and account takeovers harder to spot as Australians reported AUD $2.18 billion in scam losses in 2025.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Email Security

Half of Canadian office workers lack AI safety training

Nearly half of office staff are using AI at work without employer training, leaving companies exposed to data leaks and scams.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today

Multi-factor authentication

Executives warn of rising fraud risks in business payments

Businesses face greater losses as scammers exploit service desks, remote hiring and real-time payments, leaving less time to spot deception.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Fintech

openfeed & MogoPlus expand verified lending data access

Australian lenders could cut loan assessment times and avoid CDR accreditation costs by using verified banking data through a single integration.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Phishing

Most Australian government bodies lack top email defence

Spoofed emails can still reach inboxes at 43% of core government bodies, leaving citizens and staff exposed to impersonation scams.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Malware

Bitdefender launches browser extension to spot online scams

The extension aims to curb a surge in browser-based fraud, with one in seven consumers worldwide reporting an online scam in the past year.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

Britons doubt banks can spot sophisticated fraudsters

Rising fraud and AI-powered impersonation are leaving banks under pressure to improve checks, as 69% of Britons doubt they could spot a deepfake fraudster.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Customer Experience

Hong Kong retailers face checkout & fraud pressure

Payment failures are already costing Hong Kong merchants sales, with every retailer surveyed hit by slow or failed transactions ahead of Singles' Day.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago