7 Jun 2023

Toll road text scam catching many unsuspecting NZers

From Checkpoint, 5:34 pm on 7 June 2023

A simple road toll text scam is taking a massive toll on unsuspecting victims, with one person losing their life savings.

The message looks like it comes from legit agency like Waka Kotahi, and encourages you to click on a link and an pay a bill or toll or better still collect a cash prize, but you have to provide personal details. Do not do it. It is dodgy.

Deputy Director of Operations at the Department of Internal Affairs John Michael talks to Lisa Owen.