Police in Auckland are warning people not to engage with people dressed as monks reportedly demanding cash for bracelets and discs.
Wellington shoppers have been left bemused, frustrated, and angry by an alleged group handing out religious-looking tokens then asking for money.
Members of the public have told RNZ the interaction was strange, while others described the approach as aggressive and confrontational.
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Some took to social media in May, warning others of the behaviour and likening it to 'fake monk' scams previously reported in Auckland in 2015 and overseas.
