New Zealand · amounts in NZD
Crypto loss guides for New Zealand.
9 guides written in English and linked to the official bodies that apply in New Zealand.
New Zealand · Reporting
How to report a crypto scam in New Zealand
Lost money to a crypto scam in New Zealand? Learn when to contact your bank, Police 105, and the FMA, what evidence to save, and what reporting can achieve.
Updated 4 October 2026
New Zealand · Evidence
Reporting an investment scam to the FMA: what to include
Prepare a clear FMA investment scam report with payment records, platform details, messages, and an honest account of losses. Understand the FMA’s role in NZ.
Updated 4 October 2026
New Zealand · Recovery scams
Crypto recovery scams in NZ: the second-loss trap
Recognise fake recovered wallets, release taxes, and recovery offers targeting New Zealand crypto scam victims. Learn the FMA warning signs before paying again.
Updated 4 October 2026
New Zealand · Payment options
Paid a crypto scam by bank transfer in NZ? Your next steps
Understand the difference between an NZ bank payment and a later crypto transfer. Learn what to ask your bank, what records to keep, and why refunds are uncertain.
Updated 4 October 2026
New Zealand · Scam prevention
How to check a crypto investment platform in New Zealand
Check a crypto platform’s legal identity, FMA warnings, and registration claims in New Zealand. Learn why a company number or FSPR entry is not an endorsement.
Updated 4 October 2026
New Zealand · Evidence
A crypto scam evidence checklist for New Zealand victims
Build a practical evidence folder for a New Zealand crypto scam report: transaction records, chats, domains, dates, and withdrawal demands, without exposing secrets.
Updated 4 October 2026
New Zealand · Blocked withdrawals
Asked to pay tax to release crypto in NZ? Warning signs
A crypto platform asking New Zealand victims for tax, insurance, or verification payments before withdrawals may be a scam. Learn how to verify without paying.
Updated 4 October 2026
New Zealand · Account safety
NZ Police impersonation scams targeting crypto wallets
Learn how NZ Police impersonation scams target crypto holders, why caller ID is not proof, and how to verify an unexpected contact through the 105 service.
Updated 4 October 2026
New Zealand · Account safety
Gave a crypto scammer remote access? A New Zealand guide
If a crypto scammer accessed your device in New Zealand, prioritise account protection, genuine provider contact, evidence, and verified technical support.
Updated 4 October 2026
Education, not advice. These guides are general information and do not constitute legal, financial or tax advice. Recovery is never guaranteed.
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