International rings operating scams are on the increase in Aotearoa and Australia, and many of us will come across scammers in our daily lives. We explore the motivation and tactics of scammers, the different phases of a scam (and how you can be sucked in) plus the red flags many of us miss. Key takeaways include recognizing urgency, secrecy, and mismatched information requests as signs of scams, and knowing what steps to take if you or someone you know has been scammed.

Investing involves risk. Be mindful of scams asking for your login info or offering unsolicited investment advice, especially on social media. For more information see https://intercom.help/sharesies/en/articles/2348225-security-and-internet-safety