Scam and Fraud Warnings in New Zealand
Scam and Fraud Warnings for New Zealand (Australasia) come from MetService, National Emergency Management Agency, GeoNet. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Wellington.
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At a glance
- countryNew Zealand · Oceania
- reference cityWellington (-41.29, 174.78)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number111
- risk profileearthquake, volcano, tsunami, storm, flood, landslide, wildfire, coastal
What counts as a scam and fraud warnings
Scam warnings describe active fraud campaigns: phishing messages, fake shops, investment and crypto fraud, romance scams and fake authority calls. Consumer protection agencies and police publish the current patterns, and the practical defence is the same everywhere: verify through an official channel you looked up yourself, never through the link or number you were given.
Who issues scam and fraud warnings in New Zealand
- meteoMetService
- civilNational Emergency Management Agency
- seismicGeoNet
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in New Zealand
- Hang up and call back on the official number you look up yourself.
- Never transfer money or share codes under time pressure.
- Report the attempt to the national consumer or cybercrime authority.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for New Zealand: national consumer protection agencies, national cybercrime units, Europol, FTC. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues scam and fraud warnings in New Zealand?
MetService, National Emergency Management Agency, GeoNet. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in New Zealand?
The primary emergency number is 111. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live scam and fraud warnings for New Zealand?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Wellington from national consumer protection agencies, national cybercrime units, Europol, FTC. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for New Zealand
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
- Volcano Alerts
Scam and Fraud Warnings in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.