Two on the run after man shot and killed in Mt Roskill
Police are hunting two people after they burst into an Auckland home, shooting and killing a man in his 20s and injuring two other people.
A homicide investigation is under way after the man was shot dead in the Glass Rd, Mt Roskill, house about 9.30pm, said Detective Inspector Scott Beard.
"Two armed offenders have entered the address and an altercation has taken place with the occupants inside the house.
"One of the occupants, a man in his 20's, received a gunshot wound and has died at the scene."
Two other people had received non-life threatening injuries and were taken to hospital.
The offenders had fled from the scene and are yet to be located.
Neighbours were told to lock themselves in their house as the incident unfolded.
One resident of a nearby house told the Herald this morning she had heard the police Eagle helicopter hovering at about 6pm.
"Dogs started barking, police sirens were going off and then an officer came running over telling us to lock ourselves inside," she said.
The woman, who didn't want to be named, said she'd been living at the property for 16 years and had never seen anything like this happen on the street before.
A scene guard has been in place overnight and police are carrying out a scene investigation today. Forensics workers arrived at the scene just after 9.30am and were speaking with officers.
Armed police officers are visible at the scene this morning. About 50 metres of the suburban street has been cordoned off with white tape labeled "police emergency" in red.
Two armed officers and two flashing police cars are at either side. A blue search and rescue police tent sits at the far end of the cordoned off street.
A young woman who arrived at the scene this morning said there had been a few domestic incidents at the property and often yelling.
Her parents live in the house opposite and she wanted to comfort them but police wouldn't let her through.
"They are pretty shaken up, everyone is gobsmacked really," said the woman, who did not want to be named.
The property where the incident occurred is owned by Kainga Ora, formerly Housing New Zealand.
Last night a witness told the Herald that one person had died while as many as three others were injured in what they believed was a shooting in Glass Rd.
Of those injured, one person was in a critical condition, and one was in a serious condition, according to St John. Both were taken by ambulance to Auckland City Hospital. A third person suffered minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.
According to the witness, a dozen armed officers descended on a property on Glass Rd.
A man was seen being rushed from the property on a stretcher and taken to one of three ambulances at the scene.
The road was cordoned off and a police helicopter was circling overhead.
Armed police were last night guarding the scene and workers in forensic suits could be seen at the property.
A police spokesperson confirmed to the Herald they had responded to what was initially believed to be a firearms incident with injuries at 9.30pm.
There would be a heavy police presence in the area and inquiries were ongoing. No arrests had been made last night.
Police are expected to provide further details on the incident this morning.
Anyone with information about this incident, or anyone who saw suspicious activity around the Glass Road area around 9.30pm is urged to contact Police on 105, quoting file number 211224/4140 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Scam Emails Explained: How to Protect Yourself from Phishing and Fraud
A scam email is a malicious email that aims to trick recipients into giving up their sensitive information, such as bank accounts and passwords. This is one of the ways scammers have used to steal money from individuals easily. Learn how to spot scam emails, the most common types, how to avoid becoming a victim and what to do if you’ve been scammed.
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How to Spot a Scam Email
Here are some ways to recognise a malicious email:
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It came from an infrequent sender.
It has an urgent call to action or an alarming tone.
It has unexpected attachments and suspicious links.
There are multiple spelling errors and bad grammar used in the message.
The email address or domain name are misspelt or altered.
Email greeting is not personalised or uses a generic format like “Dear madam or sir”.
The Most Common Types of Scam Emails
Sextortion or doxing
Business email imposters
Fake contest or raffle prizes
Account update and password reset requests
Fake charity membership from famous personalities
Too good to be true subscription promos and renewal discounts
What Happens When You Respond to a Scam Email
Clicking on a suspicious link may open a phishing website that pretends to be a legitimate online shop or bank to collect your login credentials and other information. On the other hand, downloading an attachment can install malware on your device. Malware like ransomware can encrypt your files and hold them for ransom. Some can install malicious software that records device activities to get your data. Once scammers have your information, they can use it to steal money directly from your bank accounts and credit cards. Or worse, take over your email and other connected accounts and cause more damage.
How to Avoid Becoming a Scam Victim
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Educating yourself about the ins and outs of scam emails is still the most effective way for you to avoid being targeted by these attacks. Until then, follow these recommendations:
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Practice good email hygiene.
Never disclose sensitive or confidential information through email. If in doubt, verify with the person or company first to avoid possible issues.
Think before you click. Avoid opening links and attachments from unknown senders.
Create a strong and unique email account password. Use Trend Micro Password Generator to help you generate better passwords for your accounts.
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TIP: Change your passwords regularly. Trend Micro recommends you update them at least every three months if you are not using a password manager.
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Look at the email address, not just the sender.
Check if the message is sent from a public email domain. Legitimate organisations use a single domain for email addresses. They will not send emails from an address that ends in @gmail.com. If the domain name (what comes after the @ symbol) matches the sender of the email, the message is most likely legitimate.
A message that comes from a different domain is suspicious.
Enhance your device security and privacy.
Turn on the Firewall for your Windows PC.
Update your operating system and web browsers regularly.
Watch out for suspicious links.
You should not click links or download files even if they come from strange sources.
Check for mismatched URLs. Hovering above the link may show a different web address.
Avoid clicking links in emails unless you are sure it is a safe link.
Look for any grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.
Companies will often hire proofreaders and editors to ensure content they send out are free from errors.
Do not be frightened by messages that have an alarming tone.
Doublecheck with the company if you are uncertain about the status of your accounts.
Many of these scam email requests you to act quickly or else it will be too late.
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Look out for generic greetings like “Dear Customer”
Scam emails are designed to be sent to a large amount of people, so they need to be as impersonal as possible.
Check whether the message contains a generic subject and a greeting. This is a sign of a phishing attempt.
Take note of unusual information in the message.
Any mentions of operating systems and software that are not commonly used can often be a sign of a scam or phishing attempt.
Watch out for unsolicited messages.
Organisations do not practice sending confirmation emails unless there have important reasons.
Most of them avoid sending unsolicited messages unless it is for company updates, newsletters, or advertising purposes.
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Why Do I See Scam Emails?
Wondering why you receive these emails? Cybercriminals may have obtained your email address from a data leak, fake website, public sources like social media, or even illegally purchase your data.
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What To Do After Realising You’ve Been Scammed
Change the password of your email and other online accounts.
Contact your financial institutions including your bank and see how they can help you further.
Report the scam to prevent more victims.
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