Victim support stories
Cumberland City Council donates phones to aid domestic violence victims
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Cumberland City Council has donated 45 refurbished phones to help domestic violence victims connect with support services and seek safety.
Optus launches free Escape Bags to support domestic abuse victims
Wed, 28th May 2025
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Optus teams with charity Escabags to provide free Escape Bags, including SIM cards, across Australia for domestic abuse victims seeking safety and support.
SHE Symposium tackles AI gender norms & online harms
Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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The 2025 SHE Annual Symposium in Singapore addresses the vital intersection of AI and gender norms, focusing on enhancing women's safety online and offline.
AI-fuelled bank scams rise, impersonating officials with ease
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
New Zealand digital scams cost exceed NZD $2.3 billion
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A report reveals that digital scams cost New Zealanders over NZD $2.3 billion in 2024, with online shopping scams now the most prevalent.
Sextortion scams surge with personal data to extort money
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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New Barracuda research reveals a surge in personalised sextortion attacks, where cybercriminals leverage victims' personal data for increased blackmail pressure.
Netsafe warns of inadequate response to rising online fraud
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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The Ministry of Justice's latest crime survey reveals a surge in online fraud, highlighting an urgent need for a coordinated multi-agency response, says Netsafe.
Netsafe allies with CYBERA for enhanced scam recovery
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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Netsafe forms a coalition with CYBERA, Dolla, and Akahu to aid New Zealanders in recovering funds lost to scams, targeting banking, crypto, and telecom sectors.
Netsafe reveals growing online harm for New Zealanders
Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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Netsafe's 2023 research reveals a sharp rise in harmful digital communications experienced by New Zealanders, with almost half of the Māori population and many under 30 falling victim.
The Cyber Helpline and ExpressVPN help cybercrime victims
Mon, 17th Jul 2023
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ExpressVPN and The Cyber Helpline have partnered to offer free VPN accounts to victims of cybercrime and online abuse to ensure a safe online experience.
Victims info line open 24/7
Mon, 5th Oct 2015
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Victims Information Line now available 24/7, offering support to crime victims and their families in New Zealand. #justice #support.