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€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 Federation shows ...

07 Oct 2021 at 11:30

Crime & Court

Laois Offaly Kildare Gardaí warning about shopping online delivery text scam

Are you waiting for the delivery of online shopping? If so, the Laois, Offaly, Kildare Garda Crime Prevention unit has urged people to beware of a delivery text scam. Gardaí warn that people are receiving text messages which say: “We have ...

24 Nov 2020 at 10:52

Crime & Court

Garda warn about web thieves as online lockdown shopping surges for Christmas and Black Friday

Gardaí have warned people about online shopping thieves and issued advice to shoppers to avoid being robbed when buying online for Christmas, on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Increased online shopping due to the Covid-19 pandemic has ...

21 Nov 2020 at 18:04

Laois Offaly Gardai warn of scam online mobile phone sellers

Local News

Laois Offaly Gardai warn of scam mobile phone sellers online

Laois Offaly Gardai issued advice after a number of people were scammed while trying to buy mobile phones online. “We are currently investigating a number of frauds where individuals were defrauded while attempting to buy high end ...

14 Mar 2023 at 08:01

Crime & Court

Scam Alert: Gardaí warn of latest Revenue phone scam doing the rounds

Gardaí have been made aware of a recent vishing (telephone) scam where a caller states they are from Revenue and informs members of the public that they are entitled to a tax refund, or that they are seeking immediate payment of ...

20 Jul 2020 at 12:14

Local News

BEWARE: Advice to Social Welfare customers on disclosing financial details

The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has become aware that some members of the public have received emails from support@mywelfare.com telling them that they are entitled to the Covid-19 payment and to ...

26 Jul 2020 at 10:10

National News

'Potential victims are globally accessible 24/7' - Gardaí issue cybercrime advice in new book

Gardaí have issued advice to combat cybercrime in a newly released booklet. The information booklet, called Cybercrime Risks and Prevention Tips, aims to enhance awareness of online crimes as more and more people use the ...

11 Mar 2024 at 15:37

Local News

WATCH: Gardaí warn about cryptocurrency bitcoin investment frauds and how to avoid being scammed

Fraud involving digital cryptocurrency such as Bitcoins are becoming more common in investment fraud scams according to Gardaí who are highlighting the dangers of such frauds. The dangers of falling prey to investment ...

08 Mar 2021 at 21:20

Business

EXPLAINER: Online fraud and scams - What they are and how to spot them?

When the world wide web first launched, a common piece of advice was to avoid giving your information out and talking to strangers. Now, apps like Uber lead strangers to our doorsteps so that we can go for a spin in ...

23 Feb 2021 at 12:08

Local News

ALERT: Gardaí issue Covid-19 scam warning over 'positive test' text message

Gardaí have issued a Covid-19 scam warning over a "positive test" text message that's doing the rounds. Gardaí were alerted to a scam which involves people receiving a text message and recommending self-isolation ...

08 Apr 2020 at 10:49

Crime & Court

ALERT: Gardaí issue scam warning over latest phishing email doing the rounds

Gardaí have issued a scam warning over a 'phishing' email doing the rounds that claims to be from the Department of Justice and Equality. An Garda Síochána wish to alert the public to a phishing scam whereby ...

02 Oct 2020 at 12:47

National News

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 ...

14 Feb 2023 at 09:17

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