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Stay Alert: Scammers may target you during Confirmation of Payee rollout
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Stay Alert: Scammers may target you during Confirmation of Payee rollout

As New Zealand banks prepare to roll out the Confirmation of Payee service, customers should be wary of fraudsters pretending to be calling from banks.

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Media Announcement: New Zealand banks unite to give Kiwi’s more confidence when making payments
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Media Announcement: New Zealand banks unite to give Kiwi’s more confidence when making payments

In May 2024, the New Zealand Herald published an article covering the Confirmation of Payee service.

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NZBA Media Announcement: New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee by year-end
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NZBA Media Announcement: New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee by year-end

In April 2024, the New Zealand Banking Association (NZBA) announced on behalf of the banking industry that New Zealand’s retail banks were preparing to introduce a new service called Confirmation of Payee by the end of this year.

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Government urges New Zealand Banks to take the lead against scams
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Government urges New Zealand Banks to take the lead against scams

New Zealand’s banking sector is stepping up to address the growing threat of online scams and fraud, following requests from Hon. Andrew Bayly, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

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