Sam Alert
Police and banks are seeing an increase in overseas based scamming activity across the Bay of Plenty. The scam involves offenders ringing a victim and then convincing the victim that it is the victims bank calling regarding issues with an account. Through a web of lies the scammers convince the victim to allow the scammers to remotely access their computer and therefore gain access to the victims online banking. The scammers have also convincingly requested that the victim turn off their cell phone preventing the banks from contacting the victim if any unusual banking activity is detected.
These scammers are primarily targeting the elderly and vulnerable. They are getting away with thousands of dollars at a time which is often not able to be recovered!!
Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️💥❔
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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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42.4% Yes
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32.8% Maybe?
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24.8% No
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