Dinghy of missing Auckland man found, no trace of 73-year-old
Kia ora neighbours, The boat of a man, 73, who has been missing from Waiheke Island, in Auckland, for a week has been found.
A police spokeswoman said there is still no sign of Erno Bedo, who was last seen on Sunday, May 23, at Oneroa Bay.
Bedo lives on a boat, called Holly, which is still moored in Oneroa Bay. The dinghy (tender) was found by police on Sunday morning.
The tender 'Holly' was spotted by members of the public on the east side of Motutapu Island around 9:15am, and was recovered by officers from the Police Maritime Unit.
Anyone with information on Bedo can contact police on 105 and quote file number 210528/2026.
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Warnings about scams
This Fraud Awareness Week, we’re reminding everyone to stay sharp and look out for the warning signs of scams to stop them before they start.
Here’s what to watch out for:
🔍 Unrealistic offers or promises of easy money that are too good to be true
🔍 Pressure tactics: Scammers may rush or threaten you to act immediately.
🔍 Requests for personal info: Be cautious if you’re asked for bank details, passwords, or sensitive information.
🔍 Unusual payment methods like gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
🔍 Unverified contacts: Emails, calls, or messages from unknown or suspicious sources.
How to protect yourself:
✅ Stop and think before sharing personal details or making payments.
✅ Don't click on any links until you know that it is safe.
✅ Verify the source: Contact the organisation directly using official channels.
✅ If something’s not right, it's OK to hang up, walk away, ignore it and move on.
If you wish to report a scam, contact Police on 105 or report it online via 105.police.govt.nz/use-105.
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