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Gardaí warn public to be wary of romance fraud around Valentine's Day

Gardaí have issued a warning to the public to be wary or romance fraud, particularly on Valentine's Day as last year people were scammed out of almost €2 million. They have warned people tp be wary of online relationships, especially if you are ...

14 Feb 2023 at 09:17

National News

Gardaí warn of romance scammers on dating apps this Valentine’s day

Gardaí have warned dating apps users to be extra vigilant this Valentine’s day as criminals take advantage of an increase in the popularity of dating apps among those seeking romance. Over €7 million has been stolen from victims of romance ...

14 Feb 2024 at 08:00

National News

Gardaí issue warnings after man robbed of 5 figure sum from scam text

A warning has been issued after a man in Cork had his bank account cleared out hours after receiving a scam text claiming to be from his bank. The message came in the same text thread as previous, legitimate messages with the person's ...

14 Oct 2021 at 17:19

National News

€16 million lost to fraudulent scams in Ireland last year

Fraudulent scams cost victims in Ireland almost 16 million euro last year, a rise of almost 80 percent. The increase has been closely linked to the upheaval caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Research led by the Banking and Payments ...

07 Oct 2021 at 11:29

National News

Gardaí warn of new 'discounted electricity' text scam

Gardaí are warning people about a scam text claiming to offer energy discounts. The text message purports to come from Gov.ie. “You are eligible for a discounted electricity bill under the energy support scheme. You can apply ...

24 Oct 2023 at 12:51

National News

WARNING: Accommodation shortage creating 'perfect storm' for rental scams

The scramble for student accommodation combined with the accommodation crisis has created the perfect storm for a surge in rental scams, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned. It noted that ...

08 Aug 2023 at 15:45

Local News

BEWARE: Gardaí warn of scam involving fake Amazon callers

Gardaí have warned the public about fake calls purporting to be from the online retail giant Amazon. The gardaí say the caller will say there was a problem with their account and in order to resolve personal information ...

04 May 2021 at 21:00

National News

Bank warning on new remote access scam as attempts to steal money rise

A warning has been issued to bank customers about a new scam in which fraudsters are attempting to gain remote access to computers and bank accounts. Bank of Ireland is urging customers to be on their guard due to a ...

14 Sept 2023 at 10:00

National News

Bank of Ireland reveals ten must-know tips to save Irish holidaymakers from fraud

Bank of Ireland is warning customers to be extra vigilant of fraud when travelling on holidays. The Bank is reminding customers to check their banking details prior to travelling, be alert to potential signs of ...

09 Jul 2024 at 11:25

National News

ISPCA warns followers not to give donations to fraudster posing as charity rep

An animal charity is warning followers not to give donations to a fraudster posing as a charity representative. The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has issued a warning to ...

02 May 2024 at 10:07

National News

Surge in scam victims as Gardaí reveal over 140 people targeted since New Year

Gardaí are warning people to 'be extremely wary' of suspicious calls, texts and emails as they reveal over 140 people have fallen victim to scams since the beginning of the year. An Garda Síochána ...

24 Jan 2024 at 19:23

National News

WARNING: Gardai and An Post urge people to be 'scam aware' in lead up to Christmas

In the lead up to Christmas and the typically far greater volume of post, gardai and An Post are urging people to be vigilant about scam messages. "We are aware of fraudsters sending fake emails ...

30 Nov 2021 at 16:08

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