Government forms alliance to combat online scammers

Otago Daily TimesStuffThursday 10 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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The coalition government is establishing an 'Anti-Scam Alliance' to target financial con-artists. The task force will involve police, major banks, telecommunications companies, and digital platforms working together to share intelligence. This new structure is expected to roll out early next year.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Thu 10 Jul 2025, 5:43pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 31 minutes
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