Latest scams to look out for 👀
Neighbourly hopes to keep you safe by keeping you informed of the latest scams circulating. This week, we are sharing two common text message scams:
NZTA / Waka Kotahi scam:
- The scam is a text message saying it's from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and it encourages the recipient to pay an overdue road toll by visiting a fake website, threatening to take the matter to court within 15 days if they don’t pay up.
- The aim is to trick people into giving away their personal details or pay them money.
- While it is not the first time toll payments have been utilised by scammers, the threat of court action could see more people fall victim.
- The sender will either be a unknown phone number or unknown email address.
Want to report one of these scams? Do so, on Netsafe
NZ Post scam:
- This scam arrives by test message and says it's from NZ Post.
- The premise is that delivery of your parcel was unsuccessful so in order to rearrange delivery. you must click on a link to give your correct address.
- The aim is to trick people into giving away their personal details or pay them money.
- NZ Post advises people not to click the link, but to report the message to the Department of Internal Affairs by forwarding it to 7726.
Think you may have fallen prey to a scam? Get in touch with Netsafe or contact your bank if it involved your bank details.
Remember, if you didn't expect the message and you are now asked to share personal details or money, then stop contact and seek advice elsewhere.
Feel free to share any below that you've encountered recently. This may help others across the country be aware.
FREE Family Workshop: Summer Puppets with ReCreators
Saturday January 18, 2025 11am - 1pm
Proudly brought to you by the Te Awamutu Museum - Education & Research Centre
In this workshop, Kids will create summer puppets! Fish and sea creatures, birds and animals.
This craft is fantastic for practicing and reinforcing fine motor skills. Kids can then enjoy playing with their puppet and making it move!
Cost: FREE, numbers limited. Bookings through ReCreators essential (link below).
Booking Details: events.humanitix.com...
Suitable for children 5 years old and over, adults welcome.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult.
FREE Family Workshop: Christmas Make & Give with ReCreators
Saturday December 7, 11am - 1pm
Proudly brought to you by the Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre
Join The ReCreators for a sustainable gift making session!
This is a walk-in event, so you can come and create a sustainable gift with us for a few minutes, or for the whole time.
A handmade gift is a meaningful gift, and if it is up-cycled and good for the planet… then it is even better!
Cost: FREE, numbers limited. Bookings through ReCreators essential (link below).
Booking Details: events.humanitix.com...
Suitable for children 5 years old and over, adults welcome.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.8% Second half of November
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43.6% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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32.8% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
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