{"id":210385,"date":"2021-09-28T15:06:42","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T02:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=210385"},"modified":"2021-12-15T15:24:29","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T02:24:29","slug":"report-fraud-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/data-privacy-it\/report-fraud-online\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Report Fraud Online in NZ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As more of our lives exist online, the potential for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/data-privacy-it\/does-my-new-zealand-business-need-a-fraud-and-corruption-policy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">digital fraud<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has broadened. However, official online portals mean that people can report fraud with a degree of anonymity and protect themselves. In addition, online reporting can be more accessible and faster to act on. Therefore, this article will go through how you can report fraud online in New Zealand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What Is Fraud?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a legal concept, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/regulatory-and-compliance\/prevent-fraud-nz-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fraud is a criminal offence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that is the intentional act of one or more people that involves deception to gain an unjust or illegal advantage. This advantage can often be financial in nature, that leads to a financial loss to a:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">person;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">company; or<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">corporation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fraud is a dishonest offence that can involve a wide range of activities. For example, these activities can include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">forgery;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">online scams;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">identity theft;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">accessing computers or digital documents for a dishonest purpose;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">insider trading;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">asset misappropriation; or<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">using confidential knowledge for personal gain.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want to report fraud online, where you report it will depend on:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">what kind of dishonest activity occurred;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">where the fraud happened;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">who committed fraud;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the severity of any losses; and<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">whom it affected.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For example, a scam does not immediately qualify as the legal criminal offence of fraud. However, it does when the scammer dishonestly gains access to a person\u2019s personal or financial details and uses them to their own advantage, such as identity theft.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How Can I Report Fraud Online?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Various official bodies have online reporting systems in New Zealand. Which one you decide to use will depend on the facts of your situation and what has happened. Many of these agencies have partnered with each other, which mean that they can direct you to a more appropriate body if need be.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box box--warning box--icon\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you or someone else are in danger, or there is a crime happening, you should immediately call 111 or go to your nearest Police Station.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The paragraphs below list some agencies you can contact if you wish to report fraud online.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<a href=\"#content-next\"\n   class=\"block p-4 mt-10 text-xl font-bold text-center text-white no-underline bg-gray-800 rounded-t-xl\">\n    Continue reading this article below the form\n    <i class=\"text-xl fa-regular fa-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n<\/a>\n<div class=\"px-6 pt-10 pb-12 mb-10 text-center bg-gray-100 rounded-b-xl sm:px-12 test\">\n    <div class=\"mb-8 text-2xl font-bold text-orange\">\n        Need 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Their teams include:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">investigating lawyers;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">forensic accountants;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">investigators;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">electronic forensic investigators; and<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">document management specialists.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They tend to investigate cases that have a significant impact on the economy and the well-being of New Zealanders. Therefore, they may take on an investigation where:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">there are multiple victims of said fraud;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">those involved are in important positions of trust;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">the alleged criminal acts have significant legal or financial complexities that the SFO\u2019s resources can best deal with; or<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">there are allegations of bribery or corruption.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Therefore, they do not take on cases only involving:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tax evasion;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">identity fraud; or<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">civil disputes.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you think that your situation will have far-reaching consequences that can significantly affect other New Zealanders, then contacting the SFO may be a good option. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/sfo.govt.nz\/contact\/report-a-fraud\/make-a-complaint-online\/\">report fraud online<\/a>, and the SFO will evaluate whether they can investigate your case. If they cannot, they will refer you to someone who can.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Netsafe<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Netsafe is a nonprofit organisation that aims to protect the online safety of New Zealanders. They can work together with government and enforcement agencies to help you and give you advice about what you can do if you are a victim of fraud online. In addition, they also deal with:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/data-privacy-it\/privacy-act-and-information-privacy-principles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">privacy breaches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">online trading complaints;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">online harassment;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bullying; or<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">abuse.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.netsafe.org.nz\/reportanincident\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">report an incident<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and Netsafe can help you figure out what to do next.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CERT NZ<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is an organisation that the government set up to confront cybercrime and improve cybersecurity in New Zealand. As such, if you are the victim of fraud due to a cybercrime or cybersecurity incident, CERT can help you fix vulnerabilities in your security systems and help you move forward. They work closely with government and nonprofit partners (like Netsafe), who they can refer you to where appropriate. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cert.govt.nz\/individuals\/report-an-issue\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">report an incident to CERT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on their website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other Places to Report<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your instance of fraud involves a particular company or service that you use, contacting them for a resolution can be a good place to start as well. For specialised instances of fraud, you may need to contact specific bodies, such as Work and Income or your bank. A lawyer can also help you figure what to do if you are the victim of fraud.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a criminal offence, someone commits fraud when they intentionally deceive to gain an unjust or illegal advantage, usually involving some kind of financial loss or gain. There are various places where you can report online, but these will depend on the circumstances of your situation. 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