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Wellington 6011
196 days ago

Beware of this email scam

The Team from New Zealand Police

An email scam has re-emerged that references Police and other justice sector partners.

The email claims authorities have done a search of the email recipient’s computer locating explicit illegal material, and that a reply is needed within 48 hours or a warrant will be issued for their arrest.
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An email scam has re-emerged that references Police and other justice sector partners.

The email claims authorities have done a search of the email recipient’s computer locating explicit illegal material, and that a reply is needed within 48 hours or a warrant will be issued for their arrest.

This email is a scam and anyone who receives it should not reply under any circumstances. Although some versions of the email do not specifically reference money, other similar scams involve the recipient being issued a ‘fine’ when they respond. Police have received several reports of this scam and enquiries are underway.

It’s important to note that Police and other government agencies will never contact you out of the blue and ask for your password, credit card or bank details.
Anyone who received this email scam is asked to send it as an attachment in an email to the Police Cybercrime Team: cybercrime@police.govt.nz

Police recommend taking a cautious approach to unsolicited emails.
- Trust your gut instinct - if it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
- Information on other scams currently operating can be found on the Consumer Protection website.
- Netsafe can also provide some helpful advice about keeping safe online.

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243 days ago

UPDATE 2 - CBD incident, Injuries update as large investigation commences

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police can confirm an officer has been injured, as well as four members of the public at this stage.

The Police officer was transported to hospital in a critical condition, but we can advise his condition has stabilised.

The four members of the public have injuries ranging from moderate to … View more
Police can confirm an officer has been injured, as well as four members of the public at this stage.

The Police officer was transported to hospital in a critical condition, but we can advise his condition has stabilised.

The four members of the public have injuries ranging from moderate to critical.

At least one of these people has self-presented to Auckland City Hospital with moderate injuries.

While the situation and scene is still under active Police management, we know that there may be more victims yet to make themselves known to Police and these injury statuses may change.

The building site has now been secured and a scene examination is now underway.

A Police critical incident investigation has been launched and as part of this we are working to understand the circumstances behind the offender’s actions.

There are upwards of 40 witnesses who were at or around the scene and they are in the process of being spoken to as part of this investigation.

Police are still confirming the sequence of events in which the offender died, and we will continue to provide updates.

As we have previously advised this is not a national security risk.

Police are liaising with the families of the victims, including that of the deceased, and we have engaged with Victim Support.

Support is in place for our officer.

Police enquiries will likely continue for the coming days, and we will be contacting those who were working on site and in the surrounding area.

ADVICE FOR THE PUBLIC:

Police are reassuring the public that they can continue to come into the CBD. However, please stay clear of the Police cordon at the lower part of Queen Street while our work continues at the scene.

Police are in the process of speaking to the large number of witnesses.

However, if there is anyone who was involved or witnessed today’s events, and they haven’t made themselves known to Police, we ask that you please contact us via 105 as soon as you can.

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster will be speaking to media this afternoon.

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243 days ago

UPDATE 1, Serious incident in Auckland’s CBD contained

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police have contained a serious incident that unfolded at a construction site in Auckland’s CBD this morning.

Multiple injuries have been reported and at this stage we can confirm two people have died. The male offender is also deceased.

This incident unfolded after reports of a person … View more
Police have contained a serious incident that unfolded at a construction site in Auckland’s CBD this morning.

Multiple injuries have been reported and at this stage we can confirm two people have died. The male offender is also deceased.

This incident unfolded after reports of a person discharging a firearm inside the site on lower Queen Street at around 7.22am.

A significant number of Police responded and cordoned off the area. The Police Eagle helicopter was also deployed and provided oversight.

The offender has moved through the building site and continued to discharge his firearm.

Upon reaching the upper levels of the building, the male has contained himself within the elevator shaft and our staff have attempted to engage with him.

Further shots were fired from the male and he was located deceased a short time later.

Details around what has exactly occurred are still emerging and Police will continue to provide updates around injuries and the circumstances.

What has unfolded is understandably alarming and we are reassuring the public that this incident has been contained and is an isolated incident.

We can also advise that this is not a national security risk.

Police are now commencing an investigation into what has occurred this morning.

Cordons remain in place and we are continuing to ask the public to stay away from the area as our work continues.

Updates will continue to be provided this morning and Police will also be fronting an update to media this afternoon.

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243 days ago

Serious incident, Auckland CBD

The Team from New Zealand Police

The serious incident in Auckland CBD this morning is currently contained to a building in lower Queen Street, which is under construction.

Police ask all members of the public to avoid the lower Queen Street area and for those in downtown inner-city buildings to remain inside their buildings at … View more
The serious incident in Auckland CBD this morning is currently contained to a building in lower Queen Street, which is under construction.

Police ask all members of the public to avoid the lower Queen Street area and for those in downtown inner-city buildings to remain inside their buildings at this time.

This is a significant incident with multiple emergency services responding.

A large Police presence will remain in the area.

Police will provide a further update as soon as we are in a position to do so.

299 days ago

Community cam

The Team from New Zealand Police

After a spate of vehicle break-ins in a quiet, residential street, a local Neighbourhood Support New Zealand group came up with a bright idea.

What if there was a website where people could register their CCTV cameras, so that when a crime occurred, Police could see who might have footage in and… View more
After a spate of vehicle break-ins in a quiet, residential street, a local Neighbourhood Support New Zealand group came up with a bright idea.

What if there was a website where people could register their CCTV cameras, so that when a crime occurred, Police could see who might have footage in and around the crime scene.

The idea evolved into Community Cam, a voluntary, not for profit community initiative where people can register a property with CCTV and upload CCTV footage to help solve crime in their neighbourhood.

Subscriber details are confidential and secure. Only Police can see subscriber information and, if people choose to upload their CCTV footage, the footage is password protected for their security.

If you have a CCTV camera and you’d like to know more, check out www.communitycam.co.nz...

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