Four in five people were targeted by banking fraud last year in Ireland
In the last year, fraud losses on credit and debit cards amounted to 22 million.
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In the last year, fraud losses on credit and debit cards amounted to 22 million.
The PSNI said it will relentlessly pursue those looking to defraud others during the Covid-19 crisis.
The three types of fraud being highlighted at present involve internet phishing, fraudulent selling, and social engineering scams.
Garret Hevey used the pseudonym James Baker when he incorporated Arden Forestry Management Limited.
Customers who are affected can’t use their card for contactless payments or online until a new card is issued.
The group dishonestly used the personal details of hundreds of students as part of the con.
Fraudsters are ordering items from suppliers under legitimate company names.
One victim was convinced to transfer €38,000 out of their bank account.
While property sites work hard to root out scammers, people should still be extremely vigilant.
A business man, members of his family and his solicitor were all involved in the scam.
The organisation’s director general said Burton’s anti-fraud programme makes a concerning link between overpayments and fraud and creates potential for people making repayments to fall into destitution.