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Scam Alert! What can we do to stop losing money to scammers?

Scam Alert! What can we do to stop losing money to scammers?

Update: 2025-11-18
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A new report by Netsafe and the global anti scam alliance shows that New Zealand lost a record $3 billion to scams this year, which is up 30 percent from the prior year. In response the Government says it is taking action with a planned law change that it says will see potentially fraudulent ads being taken offline quicker. But is that enough? Jesse talks to former scam victim turned scam rescue adviser Glenn Baker.
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Scam Alert! What can we do to stop losing money to scammers?

Scam Alert! What can we do to stop losing money to scammers?