Are you worried about falling victim to a scam?

With a variety of scams around, its hard to know what to believe is real.

Netsafe has created the ‘Little Black Book of Scams’ to inform you on everything you need to know about the most common scams targeting New Zealanders today.

Find out all you need to know, including how to report scams here.

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The learn to fight fraud This booklet includes some of the most common scams currently targeting New Zealanders.

It is filled with tips and tricks on how to protect yourself and what to do if you get scammed. Become a real-life superhero by arming yourself with the information you need to fight fraud and keep yourself, your family and your money safe.

You work hard for your money. You want to spend it on things that matter to you – whether it’s your children’s education, an exciting trip or a new computer.

Fraudsters are real They are out there every day looking for victims. They will target you online, over the phone, by mail or in person.

Thousands of New Zealanders lose millions of dollars to fraudsters every year.

The impact of fraud on families and businesses can be devastating.

The best thing you can do is report the fraud, whatever the amount, to the appropriate authorities.

Don’t be embarrassed as it will help others from falling for it.

Scammers are so clever, it can be hard to tell what is real and what is fake.

So, to try and help you sort the good deals from the good for-nothings, Netsafe has a smart new tool – checknetsafe.nz.

Type in or copy and paste the web address link you want to check – within seconds you will know if the link is a scam or legitimate.

Checknetsafe.nz can also keep you up-to-date with some of the latest scam information from around New Zealand and the rest of the world, so that you can be better prepared to spot the scammers before they get their hands on your personal information or your hard-earned money.