Report a crypto scam in New Zealand
Official places to report crypto and investment fraud in New Zealand, and the latest local warnings.
Where to report
- Financial Markets Authority (FMA) — The financial regulator; report an investment scam.
- Netsafe — Online safety help and scam reports. Police non-emergency line 105.
Do this first
- Stop sending money, including any “fee” or “tax” demanded before a withdrawal.
- Call your bank, card issuer or exchange: some payments can still be stopped.
- Keep every message, wallet address, transaction ID and the website address.
- Report to the police and to the regulator above. Each report helps the regulator warn others.
- Ignore anyone offering to recover your money for an upfront fee.
Check any platform on the scam warning list or with the scam website checker.