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# Scam

Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Government issues advice on electricity text scam claiming people are eligible for a discount
The scam tries to get users to click on a fraudulent link to a discounted electricity bill.
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Nov 24th 2023, 4:21 PM
October
October 2023
Irish Booking.com customer scammed after receiving bogus confirmation email from within app
Lee Lindsay was scammed out of €376 after he made a payment to a website purporting to be Booking.com.
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Oct 28th 2023, 9:00 PM
Central Bank warns of scam targeting consumers seeking cash loans from online providers
The scam offers consumers a cash loan in exchange for an upfront fee or an administration fee to apply for a loan.
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Oct 25th 2023, 10:03 AM
Debunked: Scam ads falsely claim that Dublin Airport is clearing out 'lost luggage' for €2
The ads have appeared on Facebook in recent weeks.
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Oct 24th 2023, 1:59 PM
'Oh, can we just stay?': People turn up to Westmeath home listed as hotel on Booking.com
The listing remained on the website for over two weeks after Booking.com was first contacted.
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Oct 24th 2023, 12:05 AM
Permanent TSB launches app feature that detects fraud messages and scam websites
The in-app security feature will block customers from clicking on a suspicious website on their mobile phone device.
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Oct 12th 2023, 8:31 AM
Police issue warning after Chinese student in Northern Ireland scammed out of £200,000
The PSNI said it received two similar reports last year of scammers who had targeted Chinese students studying in Belfast.
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Oct 3rd 2023, 3:21 PM
This year
2023
Scammers targeting renters in arrears 'preying on the most vulnerable'
Fraudsters are masquerading as Dublin City Council, attempting to con those in financial difficulty.
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Sep 20th 2023, 12:20 AM
Debunked: Images of Tommy Bowe being escorted by gardaí and PSNI officers are fake
A number of fake images with links appeared on Facebook and Instagram earlier this month
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Aug 1st 2023, 11:18 AM
Bank of Ireland warning customers of increase in 'Hi mum/dad' scam texts
These messages ultimately lead the customer to website links that are not genuine.
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Jul 27th 2023, 11:05 AM
Irish Rail warns passengers about fake ticket inspectors on northern commuter and DART lines
‘There have been reports of three individuals in non-Irish Rail hi-vis vests checking tickets, issuing fines and asking customers for cash to pay the fines.’
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Jul 7th 2023, 11:45 AM
Public warned over fraudsters seeking bank details through eFlow text message scam
Bank of Ireland said consumers are reporting a consistently high volume of these text messages.
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May 18th 2023, 10:38 AM
Drivers warned of an increase in motorway text scams ahead of the Easter weekend
The scam text message urges people to pay outstanding toll charges or update account details.
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Apr 6th 2023, 9:58 AM
Public warned not to click on scam link claiming to be for 'electricity benefits'
The link is circulating after details of a new cost of living package emerged yesterday evening.
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Feb 21st 2023, 11:29 AM
People being warned over Credit Union text and call scam
Fraudster are sending a text message and/or making a phone call claiming to be from a credit union.
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Feb 10th 2023, 3:26 PM
Last year
2022
Fraudsters stole nearly €45 million through frauds and scams in the second half of 2021
A report by
Hayley Halpin
That’s according to a new report published today by FraudSMART.
That's according to a new report published today by FraudSMART.
The report outlines how debit and credit card fraud (including ATM) hit €14.5 million.
People are being warned to be extra vigilant as Black Friday and Christmas approach.
US scammers may have taken over $45 billion in pandemic aid, says watchdog
Average text scam costs victims €1,700 as new campaign warns of bank switch con
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Nov 21st 2022, 12:05 AM
Bank of Ireland sees 40% increase in fraudulent text and call cases compared with last month
Consumers are being warned about a combined fake text and phone call fraud tactic.
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Nov 1st 2022, 11:00 AM
'They were so convincing': RTÉ journalist details ‘very sophisticated’ scam that drained his savings
The fraudsters spoofed AIB phone numbers to make the scam appear legitimate.
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Aug 31st 2022, 5:20 PM
Financial advisor warns against hoax crypto ads featuring Leo Varadkar and other public figures
Users of multiple websites reported encountering the false ad featuring the FG leader in recent weeks.
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Jul 24th 2022, 7:01 AM
Gardaí probe 'fake rental' scams on Facebook Marketplace
People have been conned out of thousands of euro.
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Jul 3rd 2022, 7:00 AM
Gardaí warn of increase in 'romance fraud' scams
From January to May of this year, 31 people reported the loss of a total €812,715.
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Jun 29th 2022, 10:35 AM
Warning over new email scam which claims user is being investigated for child sex offences
Gardaí are urging the public to beware of the scam.
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Jun 15th 2022, 5:34 PM
Central Bank warns that fraudulent firms are impersonating it in a bid to defraud customers
The fraudulent entities are operating as retail credit firms and using the bank’s logo and name.
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Jun 10th 2022, 9:28 PM
Letter sent to politician claiming they were suspected of sexual offences was extortion 'scam'
It purported to have been sent by the Department of Justice and the European police agency Europol.
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May 3rd 2022, 5:41 PM
Warning issued over fraud ring seeking bank details of victims
The scam occurs when fraudsters send out texts with a link to what appears to be a genuine bank website.
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Apr 2nd 2022, 4:30 PM
Public warned over scam messages claiming to offer free Cadbury chocolate
The confectionery firm has urged people to not interact with messages circulating claiming to offer free Easter chocolate.
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Apr 1st 2022, 1:29 PM
Woman (60s) suspected of investment offences arrested after searches in Dublin
She is currently being detained at Irishtown Garda Station.
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Feb 3rd 2022, 3:03 PM
All time
Garda warning after reports of bogus tradesmen targeting householders with 'rat's nest' scam
Officers are urging locals to be on the alert for suspicious callers.
An attempted scam took place over two days last week at an estate in north Dublin, Stephen McDermott writes.
Officers are urging householders in the area to be on the alert for suspicious callers.
One charity has described the attempted scam as 'despicable'.
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Sep 21st 2021, 12:05 AM
Courts Service warns of phone scam using what appears to be one of its own numbers
It warned the public not to engage with the caller if they receive such a call.
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Sep 3rd 2021, 3:06 PM
Gardaí warn of text scam telling people of 'unusual activity' on Permanent TSB account
Gardaí say the fraudsters want your personal data so they can steal money.
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Jul 22nd 2021, 9:51 AM
Gardaí say Irish fraud victims have lost thousands on fake news articles about high-yield investments
Victims of investment fraud are usually in their 60s and the average amount lost is €37,000.
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Jul 10th 2021, 9:00 AM
Android users warned over sophisticated 'missed delivery' text messages attempting to steal personal information
Vodafone Ireland, Eir and Three have all warned customers about the so-called FluBot scam today.
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Jun 2nd 2021, 12:34 PM
Warning as fraudsters see HSE hack as opportunity to scam people with calls and texts
HSE CEO Paul Reid said fraudsters are “leveraging off the fear” people have around this hack.
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May 20th 2021, 5:27 PM
Bank of Ireland warns of a spike this week in smishing messages
The bank is asking customers not to respond to fraudulent texts that try to obtain their account details.
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May 7th 2021, 9:50 PM
Criminal Assets Bureau take possession of house in Killarney raid as part of investigation into bogus home repair gang
Operation Tarmac began in 2016 and ended today with the seizure of the home.
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Apr 22nd 2021, 1:20 PM
Department of Social Protection warns of phone scam using what appears to be its helpline number
The department does not contact members of the public using the number.
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Apr 11th 2021, 9:25 AM
'Sophisticated' scam involves people receiving phone calls from bogus department official
The Department of Social Protection never requests bank account details from its customers by phone or SMS.
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Updated
Apr 8th 2021, 12:45 PM
Man charged in Kerry over suspected investment fraud
Three victims reported losses totalling some €125,000.
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Mar 15th 2021, 8:05 PM
Gardaí issue warning to public after marked increase in text message scams
A total of 45 such scams were recorded in the first week of February compared with just 13 in the same period last year and in 2019.
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Mar 9th 2021, 7:29 AM
'Some people lost absolutely everything': Garda warning as investment fraud scams on the rise
Gardaí have said more people have become vulnerable to these scams during the pandemic because they are concerned about their finances.
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Mar 8th 2021, 1:08 PM
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