The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and Commerce Commission have launched a campaign to raise awareness of investment scams and pyramid schemes among Pasifika communities in New Zealand. It follows concerns about scams targeting Pasifika and now also a rise in COVID-19 scams. The FMA has seen a steady increase in complaints about a variety of scams since the beginning of March.  We’re joined now by Joseph Liava’a, Associate Commissioner at Commerce Commission for more.

<p>The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and Commerce Commission have launched a campaign to raise awareness of investment scams and pyramid schemes among Pasifika communities in New Zealand. It follows concerns about scams targeting Pasifika and now also a rise in COVID-19 scams. The FMA has seen a steady increase in complaints about a variety of scams since the beginning of March.&nbsp; We&rsquo;re joined now by Joseph Liava&rsquo;a, Associate Commissioner at Commerce Commission for more.</p>

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