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# Scam

This week
17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023
# fraudsters
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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Wed 12:20 AM
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August 2023
# debunked
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
This year
2023
# smishing
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
# Scam
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
# Fraud
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
# Scam
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
# Fraud
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
# Phishing
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
THE MORNING LEAD
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
# Scam
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
# smishing
'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
# misinfo
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
# Scam
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
# online dating
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
# Scam
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
# Scam
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
# Fraud
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
# Scam
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
# bad egg
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
# Investment
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
# Dublin
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
# Fraud
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
# smishing
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
# FAKE NEWS
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
# Cybersecurity
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
# Fraud
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
# Fraud
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
# CAB
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
# Watch Out
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
# Social Protection
'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
# Scam
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
# smishing
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
# Fraud
'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
# Scam
Eight Britons arrested for hacking phones of US celebrities and sport stars
The suspects used a SIM-swapping scam to take control of the wealthy targets’ mobile phones and steal cash, bitcoin and personal data.
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Feb 10th 2021, 11:53 AM
# Scam
People warned of scam text messages and calls about the Covid-19 vaccine
Gardaí, the HSE and the Department of Health have emphasised that your GP would be the first point of contact about the Covid vaccine.
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Jan 25th 2021, 11:39 AM
# Scam
Gardaí issue warning to online shoppers over courier payment scam
Gardaí are aware of a scam in which people are asked to pay additional cost for customs clearance.
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Jan 18th 2021, 5:50 PM
# smishing
Warning over spate of fake texts claiming customs charges owed on online buys
Warnings issued as scammers are using so-called “sim towers” to circulate fake text messages purporting to be from legitimate parcel delivery firms.
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Dec 5th 2020, 6:30 AM
# Fraud
Bank of Ireland warns customers not to fall for investment scams
The bank issued a fraud alert today following an increase in reports of incidence of investment fraud.
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Dec 3rd 2020, 2:12 PM
# warning
Department of Social Protection and An Post issue warnings over scam text messages
Health officials are warning anyone who thinks they’ve been affected to contact their bank.
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Updated
Aug 28th 2020, 2:01 PM
# smishing
Bank of Ireland to reimburse victims of smishing scam
The bank will also launch a campaign to raise awareness of smishing.
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Aug 10th 2020, 1:07 PM
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