Law & Order • Fiji • TongaUN warns Pacific faces growing threat from global scam syndicatesFrom online relationship targeting Tongan women to loans draining Fijian families, a new report reveals criminal groups are expanding into the region.Christine RovoiThu, 23 Jul
Business • Aotearoa New ZealandPacific families warned as scammers target church and trust-based community networksNew Zealanders lost hundreds of millions of dollars to fraud in the past year, with the Commerce Commission warning that scammers are also targeting Pacific families.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 02 Dec
Pacific Region • FijiFiji warns travellers against fake visa websites amid scamsOfficials urge caution and advise verifying the authenticity of immigration sites to prevent personal information theft.Christine RovoiWed, 13 Aug
Pacific RegionChurch-linked phishing emails in Pacific languages have high success ratesA simulated campaign targeting government workers shows local-language requests for help are the most effective at tricking Pasifika, highlighting gaps in English-only cyber defences.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 13 Aug
BusinessHow the Commerce Commission works for youAssociate Commissioner Joseph Liava’a gives helpful tips for protecting people from misleading businesses and scams.Atutahi Potaka-DewesFri, 26 Apr
