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Kiwis losing $24.7mil to scam calls every year
Unified Communications

Kiwis losing $24.7mil to scam calls every year

New Zealanders lose NZD $24.7mil annually to scam calls, prompting the NZ Telecommunications Forum to intensify its anti-fraud campaign.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
Xero weighs in on Fraud Awareness Week
Fintech

Xero weighs in on Fraud Awareness Week

Unfortunately the Xero Security team is all too aware of fraud. We see it affecting our customers and community as an almost daily event.

By Paul Macpherson • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
Kiwis concerned about being scammed – survey
Phishing

Kiwis concerned about being scammed – survey

This unease is warranted given the growing sophistication of scammers and their activities, and numbers of attempted fraud.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
New Zealand Bankers' Association joins Fraud Awareness Week 2017
Physical Security

New Zealand Bankers' Association joins Fraud Awareness Week 2017

International Fraud Awareness has kicked off in New Zealand, with the release of a guide to help people spot online scams.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017
Fraud Awareness Week: Spread the word, because we're all targets now
Phishing

Fraud Awareness Week: Spread the word, because we're all targets now

This week has been 2016 International Fraud Awareness Week. We must educate everyone we know, because we're all targets now.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016

Global Stories

International Fraud Awareness Week stories

AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027
Identity and Access Management

AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027

AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges
Marketing Technologies

Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges

Riskified urges shoppers and merchants to stay vigilant against rising AI-driven eCommerce fraud as holiday online sales may hit USD $311 billion in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Cyber fraud risks rise as focus shifts to obsolete technology
Multi-factor authentication

Cyber fraud risks rise as focus shifts to obsolete technology

Fraud risks rise as firms overlook obsolete tech; underinvestment in end-of-life IT assets could cost USD $27.1m per breach, warns Iron Mountain's Asia Pacific GM.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Experts warn businesses of escalating cyber security threats
Multi-factor authentication

Experts warn businesses of escalating cyber security threats

As International Fraud Awareness Week unfolds, experts warn businesses about the rising threat of Business Email Compromise, urging vigilance amid evolving cyber risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks
Firewalls

Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks

Experts warn that rising digitalisation fuels fraud, with AI aiding cybercriminals, prompting calls for robust security and real-time threat response.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Rising global fraud awareness signals need for stronger protection measures
EduTech

Rising global fraud awareness signals need for stronger protection measures

An SAS consumer fraud study indicates higher global fraud awareness, urging robust protective measures against evolving scam tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
SAS and ACFE reveal Fraud Awareness Week insights
Phishing

SAS and ACFE reveal Fraud Awareness Week insights

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has estimated that occupational fraud costs businesses around the world more than USD$4.7 trillion annually.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2022

Stories from Other Regions

International Fraud Awareness Week stories

SAS campaigns for anti-fraud AI during awareness week
Data Analytics

SAS campaigns for anti-fraud AI during awareness week

SAS teams up with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners to advocate for anti-fraud AI during International Fraud Awareness Week amid rising fraud tactics.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Australian companies 'can't afford to rely on destruction suppliers', exec says
Supply Chain

Australian companies 'can't afford to rely on destruction suppliers', exec says

Amid security risks, Shred-it urges Aussie firms to scrutinize suppliers' data handling, safeguarding customer and employee info.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016