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# fraud - Yesterday’s News
Man arrested as part of investigation into Pandemic Unemployment Payment fraud
The investigation is linked with up to 25 separate claims made under the scheme, totalling over €56,000.
# fraud - Monday 29 June, 2020
Gardaí warn the public about a fake jury duty scam
The email encourages people to click on a link in order to get a jury number – Gardaí have warned people not to do this.
France’s former prime minister Francois Fillon and his wife found guilty in fraud trial
Fillon was accused of using public funds to pay his wife and children for work they never performed.
# fraud - Friday 22 May, 2020
Man suspected of fraudulently earning €260k in rent for properties he didn't own
The man was arrested by gardaí in Dublin today.
# fraud - Thursday 21 May, 2020
Teenager arrested over suspected fraud was allegedly receiving six separate Covid-19 unemployment payments
The man is currently being detained at Mullingar Garda Station.
Man due in court over investigation into alleged bogus law firm offering immigration services
He was arrested following searches in the Blessington area of Co Wicklow on Tuesday.
# fraud - Saturday 16 May, 2020
Gardaí issue warning following increase in reports of fraudulent Revenue texts and calls
An Garda Síochána said the fraudsters are seeking the person’s personal data in these cases.
# fraud - Tuesday 12 May, 2020
Debunked: No, the government hasn't issued a €350 payment to everyone in the country
Members of the public have been warned about a text scam in recent days.
# fraud - Sunday 3 May, 2020
Pair arrested in Belfast over recent scams targeting vulnerable people during pandemic
The PSNI said it will relentlessly pursue those looking to defraud others during the Covid-19 crisis.
# fraud - Friday 24 April, 2020
Gardaí warn of scam that tricks people into buying an iTunes gift card
This scam has been highlighted previously but has re-emerged in recent days with a slight twist.
# fraud - Sunday 19 April, 2020
People warned not to fall for 'sextortion' after dozens of scams reported to PSNI
Parents have been encouraged to check what websites their children are accessing.
# fraud - Tuesday 14 April, 2020
Gardaí interview Irish citizen over €15 million international Covid-19 scam
The investigation relates to a German company who believed it was buying a large quantity of face masks for the government.
# fraud - Sunday 5 April, 2020
# fraud - Wednesday 1 April, 2020
Gardaí warn of significant increase in con-artists exploiting coronavirus fears
incidents have been reported in areas around the country.
# fraud - Tuesday 31 March, 2020
Banking institutes warn customers to be 'extra vigilant' of Covid-19 online scams
Figures from the BPFI show €12m was scammed through card fraud alone last year.
Crime stats: Fraud and deception rates spike as homicide offences drop by 37.5%
Controlled drug offences rose by 17.3% to a total of 21,475 offences.
# fraud - Thursday 20 February, 2020
Gardaí warn of banking scam targeting social media users
The most recent fraud involves customers of a banking institution being targeted via advertisements on Facebook.
# fraud - Thursday 13 February, 2020
Gardaí warn people about 'romance fraud' ahead of Valentine’s Day
In 2019, people in Ireland lost in excess of €1 million through such fraud.
# fraud - Wednesday 5 February, 2020
Man arrested after ATMs in Dublin were targeted as part of fraud operation
It was reported that 18 ATMs were targeted last month, resulting in the theft of money from customers’ accounts.
# fraud - Thursday 19 December, 2019
Consumers warned about new online scam advertising cheap flights
Consumers are advised not to use public Wi-Fi when buying things online, and to ensure ‘https’ is before the website address.
# fraud - Wednesday 18 December, 2019
Fraud offences increase by a third while sexual assaults and drug offences also on the rise, figures show
Homicide and burglary offences have fallen in the past 12 months.
# fraud - Thursday 12 December, 2019
Businesses warned of new payroll scam targeting employee salaries during busy Christmas season
The Banking and Payment Federation Ireland also warned of scam invoices being sent to businesses.
# fraud - Friday 6 December, 2019
Two people arrested at Dublin Airport as part of investigation into cyber fraud
A sum of money, phones and a laptop were also seized during the operation.
# fraud - Monday 11 November, 2019
Public warned to be vigilant as business loses over €200k in invoice fraud scam
In recent weeks, there has been a “noticeable increase” in this type of crime, according to gardaí.
# fraud - Tuesday 5 November, 2019
Two men due in court over series of ATM fraud incidents in Dublin
The ATM attacks were carried out in a number of areas including Drogheda, Swords and Blanchardstown.
# fraud - Sunday 27 October, 2019
'Money mule' recruiters tricking Irish third-level students into handing over bank details
Spikes in money mule recruiting activity are often seen at the start of new terms, according to experts in the field of fraud.
# fraud - Sunday 6 October, 2019
Two men facing charges of allegedly scamming €15,000 from two elderly ladies in Cork
Gardaí issued a warning for those who suspect they have been victims of bogus traders.
# fraud - Saturday 5 October, 2019
Passport Service 'closing down avenues' of fraud with over 300 passports revoked since 2016
The Passport Service has invested “substantial resources” in tackling fraud since 2017.
# fraud - Friday 27 September, 2019
Fraud and drug offences on the up, but number of murders decreases
The CSO has released the latest statistics of crimes recorded by gardaí.
# fraud - Saturday 14 September, 2019
An Post issues warning over scam text messages
An Post has denied that people received the text due to customers’ data being compromised.
Dozens of young women duped into money laundering scheme at Irish music festivals
On average, there are 1,600 cases of money muling reported by Irish banks each year.
# fraud - Wednesday 11 September, 2019
Football agent among two arrests made in transfer fraud raids linked to Premier League deal
The police investigation has resulted in seven raids across Belgium, Monaco and London.
# fraud - Wednesday 21 August, 2019
Gardaí warn public over text message scam seeking to gain personal bank details
People are being asked to contact their bank immediately if they believe they have been scammed.
# fraud - Monday 19 August, 2019
HSE is carrying out multiple investigations into pharmacy prescription fraud claims
The majority of these investigations centre around the practice known as phased dispensing.
# fraud - Tuesday 13 August, 2019
HSE launches fraud probe into pharmacy after allegations of false prescriptions scam Exclusive
The HSE is checking receipts as far back as 2013.
# fraud - Thursday 8 August, 2019
Man arrested in Garda crackdown on €29m VAT fraud scheme
Gardaí are working with police in the UK as part of the investigation.
# fraud - Tuesday 30 July, 2019
Two men jailed for inducing dozens to invest in €5.5 million forestry scam
Garret Hevey (43) and David Peile (42) were involved in Arden Forestry Management (Arden FM).
# fraud - Friday 26 July, 2019
Dutch man who falsely claimed €200k in social welfare while outside Ireland is jailed for four years
Letters sent to his house in the Dublin 15 were redirected to his address outside the country.
# fraud - Monday 22 July, 2019
Bank of Ireland warns customers over phishing text scam
People have been receiving text messages claiming to be from Bank of Ireland.
# fraud - Thursday 18 July, 2019
Imitation firearms, smart phones and computers seized by gardaí in Dublin area
Gardaí have been investigating fraud related insurance ghost brokering activities throughout the State.
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Poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
THIS IS THE first weekend since pubs and restaurants reopened for businesses on Monday.
There are strict guidelines in place for the businesses due to Covid-19 restrictions, with a time limits in place for patrons and a requirement to buy a meal if people are consuming alcohol.
TheJournal.ie visited some pubs earlier in the week to see what the ‘new normal’ is like, but will you?
Today’s poll: Will you be attending a pub or restaurant this weekend?
Poll Results:
I won't be going to either (4006)
Yes, I'll be heading to a restaurant (821)
Yes, I'll be heading to a pub (589)
I've no bookings made but I might (468)
I hope to go to both (252)
I've made several bookings (71)
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