Counties Manukau Police have issued a warning to businesses about a money laundering scam that has targeted a New Zealand company.
The police Financial Investigation Team is looking into a case in which an East Auckland business was contacted by an overseas customer.
The customer paid too much for an order and requested the excess money be paid into an overseas account, despite the original payment coming from a New Zealand bank account.
Police say the New Zealand business was unwittingly taking part in a money laundering scheme.
They are warning businesses to be wary of customers making contact by phone or email from overseas and overpaying for an order.
Anyone who suspects they have been a victim should call Counties Manukau Police Financial Investigation Team.
