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Tuesday 5 August 2014
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Tigers take on Rabbits
Scammed out of $250k
A Nelson woman has been conned out of $250,000 in an online friendship that turned out to be a scam. It’s the latest in the long, and increasing, line of Nelson people who are falling victim to online scammers, mainly via dating or
companion websites. Age Concern Nelson manager Sue Tilby says the problem has been growing over the past year, as trusting older people get more and more computer-savvy. Sue says the quarter of a million dollar rip-off is the biggest she
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has heard of locally and that it took place over a year, with the amounts the victim sent growing over time. “The person was in
denial and has still not totally accepted that it was a scam.” Loneliness is a common factor in the cases Age Concern has dealt with and Sue says older people tend to be more trusting, so are open to scammers. “Older people tend to think that
the computer is a trustworthy piece of equipment. It’s quite sad because we want them to get computer savvy because it’s an extension of life, but this is one of the down sides.”
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Nelson MP Nick Smith, Brook Waimarama Santuary Trust chair Dave Butler and trust general manager Hudson Dodd. Photo: Andrew Board.
Pest fence within touching distance
The trust behind a move to build a 14 kilometre pest-proof fence is within touching distance of reaching its fundraising target after the government chipped in $216,000 on Friday. The Government’s $216,000 from the Community Conservation Partnership Fund will support the development of a 700-hectare
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pest-free wildlife Brook Waimarama Sanctuary. On Saturday, the trust held a community celebration to mark the project’s progress, and environment minister Nick Smith says he’s delighted the government could help the project. “Once complete it will be nationally significant for conservation,
as well as offering people opportunities for education, training and practical involvement in safeguarding the area’s natural heritage. The sanctuary will also deliver economic benefits to the region as a tourist attraction.” The trust still needs some more money, but is hopeful construction can begin this Spring.
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