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'A phenomenal success in preventing crime' - Extension announced for community Text Alert Scheme

James Browne TD, Minister of State at the Department of Justice, has announced an extension of the Text Alert Rebate Scheme. Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships this week, the Minister said: “I am pleased to announce today that my ...

21 Sept 2022 at 11:57

Local News

Digital Dating | The ‘text whisperer’ reveals what those messages really mean

Swiping, texting and scrolling are all part of today’s online dating culture – and messages can go some way to determining if you’ve found your perfect match. So says ‘text whisperer’ Dr Mimi Winsberg, a psychiatrist who has spent a lot of ...

09 Feb 2022 at 17:45

Local News

Laois text alert charges may be paid by Government

A Laois Joint Policing Committee meeting was told the cost of community text alert groups could soon be covered by the government. The issue arose when Muintir na Tire’s Conor O’Leary explained the impact Covid had on such groups at a ...

12 Sept 2022 at 22:23

National News

'Not to click the link' - Staying informed on scam text messages

As scam text messages become more widespread, it is important to be aware of scams that exist to keep yourself informed and to ensure you are protected from digital danger. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly spoke about a ...

01 Nov 2021 at 16:30

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 today (January 24) confirmed they ...

24 Jan 2024 at 19:23

National News

'Never click a link in a text' - AIB warns customers to be wary of new scams in circulation

AIB is warning customers of scam text messages circulating in the community. According to the bank, criminals are targeting customers by pretending to be AIB and contacting them via text message or by calling on the phone. The ...

13 Nov 2023 at 15:38

National News

'Do not provide personal information' - Gardaí warn of new scam circulating nationwide

Gardaí have issued a warning about a new scam in circulation nationwide. The scam in question sends emails, texts and/or social media messages to potential victims offering a refund or allowance on bills and tax returns. ...

29 Oct 2023 at 17:16

National News

Woman gets up to 500 texts a day from her ex-boyfriend, hears court

A woman claimed at a Naas District Court sitting that her former boyfriend sends her 400 to 500 text messages a day. The woman was seeking court protection under family law legislation. She alleged that her ex-boyfriend ...

25 Apr 2024 at 18:56

National News

Alert: Gardai issue warning over latest scam text doing the rounds

Gardaí have warned people to be vigilant of the latest text scam doing the rounds. The message, purporting to be from the credit union, is yet another way for fraudsters to steal personal information and money from ...

08 Aug 2023 at 11:50

Local News

Gardaí warn people to be wary of HSE scam texts

Gardaí are warning people to be aware of scam texts circulating in the community. People are advised to avoid divulging personal details such as date of birth, PPS numbers or bank account details via text messages ...

03 Nov 2022 at 13:13

Portarlington

Portarlington launches community text alert service to fight crime

The rapidly growing town of Portarlington on the Laois Offaly border has just launched its first Community Text Alert service. Residents are being urged to join the service, which will by used by Gardaí to send ...

28 Sept 2017 at 11:40

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Laois community uses crime prevention system to find their lost cats and dogs

A well known system used to halt criminals in rural Ireland is being used in Laois to find lost pets. As a result Ballinakill Community Alert has been forced to remind everyone that the text service is not to ...

13 Jan 2017 at 16:11

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