Scams or Phishing activity is on the rise.
Here are some tips to help protect yourself against scams. If you suspect you’ve been targeted by a scam, even if you’re not sure, please contact us immediately on 0800 801 800. For more information visit cert.govt.nz
| Suspicious activity | How to protect yourself |
|---|---|
| Unexpected phone calls, texts or emails asking for information. | Never share personal or financial information with anyone you don’t know. |
| Someone calling to say you have an ‘issue’ with your computer. | Never share your passwords or logins. Make your passwords long, strong and unique. |
| Phone calls, texts or emails advising that you’ve won something. | If you think you are being targeted by a scam, do not engage. |
| Companies you know calling you unexpectedly about an issue. | If you are not sure whether a call is legitimate, hang up and call the company directly. |
| A request from someone you don’t know to ‘help them transfer funds’ – and they’ll give you an amount for your trouble. | Never share any bank issued authorisation codes received via SMS or login/password details. |
