1421 days ago

Fraud Awareness Week

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This Fraud Awareness Week we are encouraging Kiwis to take a moment to stop and think ‘is this for real?’ when contacted unexpectedly and asked for personal info.

New Zealand Police's Financial Intelligence Unit estimates New Zealanders lose $20-30 million annually to scams.

HOW TO AVOID A SCAM:

+ A genuine bank or organisation will never contact you to ask for your PIN, password or to move money to another account.

+ Never click on a link in an unexpected email or text – you could be giving access to your personal and financial details.

+ Always question uninvited approaches in case it is a scam. Instead, contact the company directly using a known email or phone number.

+ Don’t assume an email or phone call is authentic – just because someone knows your basic details (name and address, or mother’s maiden name) it doesn’t mean they are genuine.

+ Don’t be rushed into making a decision or financial transaction on the spot – a genuine bank or trusted organisation would never do this.

+ Listen to your instincts – if something feels wrong then it generally is.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam you can contact Police and report the matter via 105.

For more info on how you can prevent yourself, family and friends from being scammed, visit:

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More messages from your neighbours
12 hours ago

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

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Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
  • 42.1% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
    42.1% Complete
  • 57.1% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    57.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
385 votes
7 days ago

Sir John Key thinks lying and corruption is okay

Tel from Tikipunga

I thought he was better than that. This - www.stuff.co.nz... - is what he said.
He objects to Harris because she supports schemes such as health care and instead supports someone who thought drinking bleach was a cure for covid.

8 hours ago

Foundation North

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Based in Te Tai Tokerau and wanting to discuss funding with a Foundation North Engagement Advisor?

Engagement Advisor Darlene Lang is excited to host an online AWHI session on Tuesday 15 October from 9:00am – 4:00pm for groups in Te Tai Tokerau wanting to discuss all things Foundation North funding.

Prefer kanohi ki te kanohi? No worries! Engagement Advisor Rosie Nathan will be in Kaitaia on Thursday 17 October at Te Ahu from 9:00am – 3:30pm.

AWHI sessions are an opportunity to have a 30-minute cuppa-and-kōrero with an Engagement Advisor to discuss Foundation North funding, have your questions answered, and receive feedback on mahi you’re currently doing or aspire to do.

To book your 30-minute cuppa-and-kōrero, click the link below!
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