Scams

No one from overseas is trying to buy your car, it's a scam. Don't be fooled by a fake PayPal payment.

What Trade Me means when it asks you for a verification code

Keep your Trade Me password secret, keep it safe.

When banks catch up with these flatmate scammers it's you who is out of pocket.

Legitimate businesses you deal with know who you are, they won't ask you for your details in an email.

Trade Me members who have usernames similar to their email addresses should consider themselves warned

Keep yourself safe from credit card fraud by following these safety tips.

Beware of survey scams they can contain malware or may ask for your credit card details. Don't take part, delete it!

Puppy scammers prey on your emotions and push you to buy. Don't hand over your cash and report dodgy dealings