12852 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 24 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12852 (2026)
Question asked:	07 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:	20 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12852_2026
Document guid:	8a36e9d5-5c50-4acd-a9ad-a95e7803084d

12852 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with Trend Micro that because living costs are rising and genuine job opportunities feel scarce, kiwis are at more risk of online scams?

Cameron Brewer: There are many factors that contribute to the risk of online scams. Living costs and the job market may be factors.