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    Police have successfully foiled a first "smishing" scam in New Zealand, in cooperation with banks and Australian police

    Police have successfully foiled a first "smishing" scam in New Zealand, in cooperation with banks and Australian police


    The form of phishing, involves using a "false cell tower" to send fraudulent texts, posing as banks to trick people into sharing information.

    In August, a 19-year-old was arrested and his tech seized in Auckland.

    Detective Superintendent Greg Williams, says thousands of scam texts were sent - with almost 120 people known to be affected.

    No financial losses have been reported.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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