Police warning: “Beware of scammers"
Counties Manukau Police are calling on families and neighbours to ensure elderly or vulnerable members are aware of ongoing attempts by scammers to get their banking details.
🔴 Be extra vigilant about bank account security and to not provide any bank details or remote access to digital devices.
“Prevention first is key, do not engage with scammers, keep your funds and personal information secure,” Detective Senior Sergeant Kevin Tiernan, O/C Area Investigations, Manurewa, says.
"If anyone asks you to open a bank account on their behalf and put the banking card in your mailbox in exchange for payment, this is a scam. It is likely the scammers will use your account to launder money."
"The promise of extra money is tempting, but the offer of free money in these circumstances must be viewed with extreme caution,” Detective Senior Sergeant Kevin Tiernan says.
“If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is.”
If you are found to be actively participating in the receiving and forwarding of funds obtained through fraudulent means, you could be investigated and charged for criminal offending.
Scam Alert: Text from Police
If you get a text asking you to pay a traffic fine, please do not click on the link.
We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police.
❌ Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us, please don’t click the link.
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Poll: Have you faced any barriers when trying to access primary health care?
Your location can affect how much you pay to see a GP. So, someone on the West Coast might pay around $33, while a person in Wellington might pay closer to $70.
❔ We want to know: Where do you live, and how much do your GP visits cost?
These prices are influenced by underfunding, subsidy caps, and the pressure they put on wages. Read more about how the GP lottery impacts you in Harriet Laughton's piece in The Post.
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16.1% I have experienced financial barriers
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47.9% I have had issues with availability
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36% No - I haven’t been impacted
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