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Stella Wade showing a letter from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency which she suspected could be a scam.
Vehicle owners overcharged for registrations may not realise they are owed money after many people mistook official letters about refunds for a scam.
A Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency spokesperson said they had been contacted by 150 people froma cross the country, suspicious about the legitimacy of a letter saying they were entitled to a refund.
The letters informed recipients they were owed a sum and asked for bank account details, so they could be refunded.
“It is good that people are taking care around their bank account details and exercising caution,” the spokesperson said, confirming the letters were not a scam.
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Timaru resident Stella Wade was one of those – and said she was suspicious of the letter which said she was owed $6.27.
It was the small amount which led Wade to think it could be a scam.
“You hear them say scammers start with small amounts.
“It seems to be an awful lot of bother to pay back $6.27,” she said.
Rather than do as requested, Wade made further enquiries.
“I’m not happy giving my bank details to anyone,” Wade said.
Wade said residents at the retirement village she lives in are sent monthly newsletters, often with…
