The rapidly evolving world of scams in NZ: Are we getting on top of the crisis?

Scams have always been a hot topic.

As technology gets more sophisticated, Kiwis of all ages are becoming more vulnerable to falling for them.

Estimates of how much money we’ve lost varies, though one NetSafe and Global Antiscam Alliance report estimated over 2 billion dollars lost last year alone.

So what is being done to try and solve this crisis, and do banks and the government need to take more responsibility?

NZ Herald senior reporter Lane Nichols joins us today on The Front Page to discuss the latest scammers and what solutions there could be in future.

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