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New Zealand Scam Alerts

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Recent scam alerts

Risk:highNZ Post has issued a clear warning.

NZ Post parcel SMS phishing

In its 30 July 2026 example, NZ Post warned about SMS phishing messages using its brand and a link to prompt people to click or submit a form. NZ Post advises people not to click the link or submit a form.

Impersonated:NZ Post
Channels:SMS
Last verified:4 August 2026

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Risk:highNew Zealand Police has issued a clear warning.

Calls impersonating New Zealand Police and cryptocurrency companies

New Zealand Police warn that scammers may impersonate Police and cryptocurrency company representatives, establish whether a person holds cryptocurrency, then use fake webpages to obtain passwords or seed phrases.

Impersonated:New Zealand Police, Cryptocurrency company representative
Channels:Phone call, Fake webpage
Last verified:4 August 2026

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Risk:highImmigration New Zealand has issued a clear warning.

Calls impersonating Immigration New Zealand about visa problems

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) warns that callers may impersonate INZ, claim there is an urgent visa problem, and seek payment or personal information. INZ will never call to ask for payment.

Impersonated:Immigration New Zealand (INZ)
Channels:Phone call
Last verified:4 August 2026

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