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  1. 7 October 2024

    Scam basics

    This FMA webpage talks about types of scams, how to avoid being scammed, how to report a scam, COVID-19 scams and how to have a scam warning removed.

  2. 7 October 2024

    Report a scam

    If you suspect you have been targeted by an investment or financial scam, report the scam to the FMA.

  3. 9 September 2024

    Scams

    This section of the FMA website contains information about investment scams, how to protect yourself from scammers, how to report a scam, examples of real life scam stories and provides a list of current scam warnings.

  4. 9 September 2024

    Warnings and alerts

    The suspected scam warnings and alerts list contains the names of businesses or individuals you should be wary of if you are planning to invest. View our list of suspected scams; fake regulators; international regulator alerts and imposter websites on this page.

  5. 1 May 2024

    Real life scam stories

    Around one in five Kiwis has been targeted by an investment scam, real stories of everyday Kiwis who lost money to investment scams – but took positive action by reporting it to the FMA and then sharing their stories so others can see what scams look like.

  7. 18 November 2020

    Consumer Insights on Scams and Fraud research report 2020

    The main objectives of the research report commissioned by the FMA were to Measure the level of confidence the New Zealand public have in the New Zealand financial markets; Measure perceptions and awareness of the FMA; Explore how investors and have responded to market volatility following the COVID-19 pandemic; Capture New Zealanders’ experience of investment scams.

  8. 5 June 2020

    Pacific scams A4 infosheet in English

    This Investment scams information sheet has been created for Pacific Island audiences to easily identify the warning signs of a scam and where to get help.

  9. 5 June 2020

    Pacific Scams DLE in English

    This Scams information sheet was designed for Pacific Island audiences to quickly identify if they've been scammed and find out whom to contact. The sheet has been designed to be printed.

  10. 12 May 2020

    Scams Samoan language

    This Scams information sheet has been designed for Samoan-speaking audiences to quickly identify if they've been scammed and who to contact.

  11. 11 May 2020

    Tongan DLE brochure

    This Scams information sheet has been designed for Tongan-speaking audiences to quickly identify if they've been scammed and who to contact.

  12. 11 May 2020

    Scam info for Pacific communities

    Scammers are targetting Pacific communities. This page talks about things you need to be aware of before investing. It also provides a real life scam story of someone who lost money in a scam.