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Kiwis lose $3 billion to scams over the past year

Kiwis lose $3 billion to scams over the past year

Update: 2025-11-17
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New Zealanders have lost $3 billion to scams in the last year according to a new report. 72% of adults encountered a scam in the past year. The average amount of money lost was $3,352, and shopping scams are the most common. But 26% of people surveyed admitted they had committed fraudulent acts in the past year too. Chief Online Safety Officer Sean Lyons spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Kiwis lose $3 billion to scams over the past year

Kiwis lose $3 billion to scams over the past year