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There seems to be a scam for every demographic - people with money to invest, shopaholics buying online, online banking customers and new migrants from countries where corruption is rife.
The people who operate scams use increasingly sophisticated ways to defraud you from your money, … View moreScams
There seems to be a scam for every demographic - people with money to invest, shopaholics buying online, online banking customers and new migrants from countries where corruption is rife.
The people who operate scams use increasingly sophisticated ways to defraud you from your money, and are getting better at posing as legitimate organisations when they contact you. This includes developing fake websites and organisation letterheads that look like the real thing.
They rely on common human vulnerabilities, such as:
a belief in the legitimacy of companies and websites
a willingness to trust others
a wish for greater wealth
feeling obliged to follow through with something that was agreed to
not wanting to miss out on products or services that might only be available for a short time.
Your best defence is to educate yourself in the way that fraudsters work. You can find out about the wide range of scams on Consumer Protection’s ScamWatch website.
Some recent scams to be aware of include:
calls targeting migrant communities, claiming to be from Immigration New Zealand. They demand payment (sometimes in the form of iTunes vouchers) on threat of deportation or arrest;
emails claiming to be from a courier company, telling you that you missed a delivery and asking you to provide personal information so that you can retrieve the item.
There's a lot you can do to protect yourself. Below are a few tips:
Government agencies will never call, email or text demanding payment or threatening deportation. Banks will never call or email you to ask for your PIN or Internet banking password.
Salespeople and charity donations collectors will always wear clothing or accessories that identify them as such.
Microsoft is unlikely to call you to offer IT support services over the phone. Your internet provider is not likely to try to fix your internet problem by remotely controlling your computer. If you get an unexpected call with an offer to fix “problems” with your computer over the phone, just hang up.
If a bargain sounds too good to believe, it may be a stolen item – it may not even exist.
Before doing business with an unfamiliar company, do some research on them so you can be sure they are reputable.
Be careful about who you give your personal details to, as someone could use this information to steal your identity.
Check your banking and credit card statements regularly and look out for unexpected or unusual account transactions.
Be suspicious if the person you met online starts talking about their problems and suggesting that only you can help them.
If you didn’t buy a lottery ticket then it’s not possible for you to have won the lottery.
Don’t let anyone pressure you into making a decision quickly, whether it’s about investing, purchasing or donating.
If you receive a suspicious email, letter, fax or phone call, you can check whether it is a known scam. Reported scams are recorded on a number of websites:
The Department of Internal Affairs’ list of reported scams;
On the website of the business or organisation which the scammer wants you to believe they are representing (e.g. Inland Revenue, Immigration New Zealand);
You can also try doing an Internet search on the name of the organisation supposedly contacting you, followed by the word “scam”.
If you suspect it’s a scam but it isn’t listed as a reported scam, you can easily report it (on NetSafe's website, The Orb) so that others don't fall victim to it.
If you believe you have become a victim of a scam, report it to the Police. If you gave out your personal banking details you’ll also need to tell your bank.
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Meadow Street, Kaiapoi. (Signs will be out in the morning so you know where it is). Starting at 8am till (around) 1pm. Smaller household items, clothes, kids toys, bric-a-brac, some vintage/retro items including old dolls, some new items. Just a hodge podge of stuff really. Come browse and make … View moreMeadow Street, Kaiapoi. (Signs will be out in the morning so you know where it is). Starting at 8am till (around) 1pm. Smaller household items, clothes, kids toys, bric-a-brac, some vintage/retro items including old dolls, some new items. Just a hodge podge of stuff really. Come browse and make an offer and maybe you will find a treasure or a bargain! No earlybirds please. Thank you!
Free stones, must collect yourself, please call/text or email Brian 0274857373 or farrantb50@gmail.com
Hi one and all having a Garage Sale 21a Kingsbury Ave Rangiora
next Saturday & Sunday 10th & 11th June starting at 9am to 2pm.
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A reminder to make your submission to the Port Hills Fires Operational Review by Wednesday 14 June. Please use the form on our website to make a submission
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Grazing needed for 17 sheep. Anything considered. Responsible tenant appreciated. Please phone or text Rachael 021-168-0330 or ph. (03) 323 6569. Thank you.
Still in box. Kambrook KM250ltr microwave oven. 10 power settings includes 6 autocook settings. Retails for $350.00.
Phone. (03) 3279599
A friend is looking for a 3 bedroom rental urgently. Can not afford the high end of the market, so is looking for a very reasonable rental price. Will ensure the property is well looked after inside and out. Cheers.
You probably know Red Cross for our response work immediately after a disaster, but that’s just a small part of what we do. We're out working in the community every day, helping people recover from a disaster, transporting vulnerable people to appointments, delivering Meals on Wheels, … View moreYou probably know Red Cross for our response work immediately after a disaster, but that’s just a small part of what we do. We're out working in the community every day, helping people recover from a disaster, transporting vulnerable people to appointments, delivering Meals on Wheels, helping former refugees resettle and find employment, operating second-hand stores, providing first aid training, and more. Check out our new campaign: ‘Here For Good’!
Hi my son & i would like too tidy up & restore a old car
( FORD ) , ( CHEVY ) holden falcon WILL LOOK AT ALL CARS
Thanks Gary & Ethan
If your collection day is Queen’s Birthday Monday 5 June 2017 Kerbside collection will continue as normal.
To ensure collection, put your wheelie bin out by 6am.
A month ago I lost my prescription sunglasses in Rangiora. I have been back several times asking in all the shops. This week I went back to the New World supermarket where previously there was only 1 pair at the counter. This week another assistant got a bag out of about 20 pairs of mixed glasses, … View moreA month ago I lost my prescription sunglasses in Rangiora. I have been back several times asking in all the shops. This week I went back to the New World supermarket where previously there was only 1 pair at the counter. This week another assistant got a bag out of about 20 pairs of mixed glasses, none mine but if you have lost any, this might be the place to look.
Hey My Friend name is Jill
she is looking for clients to clean for is your house dirty?
she is awesome cleaner and has few years experience cleaning if you need your house cleaned and made beautiful then Jill is your go to person
(General house work)
Minimum 2 hours she will work with … View moreHey My Friend name is Jill
she is looking for clients to clean for is your house dirty?
she is awesome cleaner and has few years experience cleaning if you need your house cleaned and made beautiful then Jill is your go to person
(General house work)
Minimum 2 hours she will work with you to get your house
clean on Regular bases - Early starts not problem
Please Phone or Text Jill for more info
HM 03 3856762
Text 0212060024
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