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scams

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[Internal link] Types of scams.

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Protect yourself

[Internal link] Protect yourself

Scams are deceptive, uninvited contacts or promises designed to trick you into giving away your money or your personal information. Don't let them get you.

Alerts

How they get to you

The laws they break

Protect your money

Protect your phone

Protect your computer

Protect your identity

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Report a scam

Have you come across a scam or fallen victim to a scam? Report it to us here. By telling us about the type of scams that are doing the rounds we can warn others.

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About scamwatch

Information on what Scamwatch does. Background information on the annual Fraud Awareness campaign run by the Ministry.

Other agencies that deal with scams

Fraud Awareness Campaigns

RSS scam

Scam Alerts

11 August 2010 - Scam Alert

Caution urged over PC 'fixers' cold-calling.

9 August 2010 - Scam Alert

Yellow Pages bogus scam fax.

29 July 2010 - Scam Alert

Avoid the text message scammers...you'll never get rich this way!

19 July 2010 - Scam Alert

Not all holiday vouchers are legitimate, the Commerce Commission warns.

8 July 2010 - Scam Alert

What's dumpster diving? Vishing? Pharming? They're all techniques used by scammers.