When Government talks about cracking down on crime, they often refer to gangs and retail crime that leave a visible mark behind. 

But, for a growing number of New Zealanders, online scams are becoming the most common crime many of us deal with. 

It’s estimated that we’re losing around 200 million dollars a year to cyber crime – but given many of those affected may be too embarrassed to report a crime, some think that figure is closer to 2 billion.  

So is there anything that can be done to stop these crimes, and is the government putting enough focus on this issue? 

Today on The Front Page, Banking Association chief executive Roger Beaumont joins us as part of the Herald’s new Scambusters series to discuss this rapidly growing area.  

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