It’s striking how often the same pitch shows up: a vague promise to shave years off a mortgage or boost retirement savings, usually delivered by a caller claiming to be from NZ Assist. The pattern suggests a scripted telemarketing operation that harvests personal details despite vague introductions. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately, note the number, and add it to your block list. Ask the caller for their company registration and a clear source for your contact info – they should not be able to provide it. Report persistent callers to the Privacy Commissioner and consider a call‑blocking app to reduce future nuisance.
Repeated calls were made despite being told there was no interest, leading to the number being blocked
The call began with an unrelated question, and upon further inquiry, the caller claimed to be from NZ Assist, but the company's registration does not indicate financial services, leading to suspicion of telemarketing
After inquiring about the purpose of the call, they claimed to be from NZ Assist, helping people with their mortgages, but I declined and ended the call
A person with a New Zealand accent, who was rude and abrupt, called but failed to clearly state their purpose.
Apparently, this number is associated with a telemarketer working on behalf of Staircase Financial Management, offering financial services to help with mortgage payments.
Apparently, the caller claimed to have gotten my number from a old address book, and they asked me about paying off my mortgage, but i had never contacted NZ Assist before, which was weird
I recieved a cold call from this number, they wanted me to invest in a property, i told them i wasnt interested and hung up, dont have time for this
The caller claimed to be offering a service to pay off mortgages faster, but their methods and data collection practices are suspicious
It's alarming to note that NZ Assist, a company I'd never heard of, somehow obtained my contact information and is now trying to offer mortgage assistance, potentially in breach of privacy laws.
This number has phoned me four times in one week, including two times in one day, they wanted to know if i was a home owner, but i told them i'm not intrested, and they continued to phone, until i asked them to remove my number.
They called me and ask for my details, which i found a bit weird
They offer to help me pay off my mortgage faster, but they also ask for personal detail, so i just hang up and block the number
Relates to real estate investment
They inquired about homeownership, and when I replied that I don't own a home, they asked about future plans, and I shared my intentions, they then offered their services
During the call, a woman inquired about my mother and her status as a homeowner, mentioning a potential opportunity to expedite mortgage repayment, including a reference to Kiwi Saver. However, the call was plagued by technical issues, and her request to call back was met with my suggestion to look up NZ Assist instead.
Some guy name Rick call me, he said he was calling from Newmarket office, but i dont belive him, he had a NZ accent, i avoid them
This guy wanted to discuss a home i possibly own, he called my business land line, i told him it's not appropiate, but he still tried to get my personal details, said his name was B* from NZ Assist
Upon expressing disinterest, the conversation was abruptly terminated by hanging up.
When i asked the caller where they got my phone number from, they didnt know, i asked how i could find out and they gave me a non-existant phone number
The call was terminate quickly, when they know i wasnt employe
The caller was courteous and inquired about speaking with a homeowner to discuss a face-to-face consultation on wealth growth strategies. Upon expressing disinterest, the caller remained polite and did not pressure me further.
The caller attempted to extract my personal details even after I stated I didn't own a home, which was their initial question.
After multiple calls, I decided to answer, and it was AA Insurance inquiring about membership, despite my initial reluctance to pick up.
Spam call from a telemarketing centre trying to talk to homeowners—definitely unwanted.