Two British nationals to be deported after text phishing scam
Friday 29 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story NZ Police, Department of Internal Affairs
Two 19-year-old British nationals face deportation following their involvement in a text phishing scam that sent millions of fraudulent messages to New Zealanders. Some victims lost between $10,000 and $100,000 in the scheme. One individual will serve a prison sentence in Auckland before returning to the United Kingdom.