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# scammers - Saturday 10 August, 2019

Internet fraudsters caught out after mistakenly ringing garda station Phishing Scam

Internet fraudsters caught out after mistakenly ringing garda station

Aug 10th 2019, 11:55 AM 70,017 Views 36 Comments

The caller claimed to be from Eir, and the company has warned the public what to look out for with these scams.

# scammers - Thursday 29 March, 2018

Bank of Ireland warns customers over 'vishing' scammers pretending to be from the bank Be Careful

Bank of Ireland warns customers over 'vishing' scammers pretending to be from the bank

Mar 29th 2018, 4:28 PM 25,330 Views 18 Comments

“Vishing doesn’t indicate a data breach or account compromise”, the bank said.

# scammers - Tuesday 20 February, 2018

Gardaí warn people after victims lose thousands of euro in iTunes gift card scam Scammers

Gardaí warn people after victims lose thousands of euro in iTunes gift card scam

Feb 20th 2018, 10:54 PM 25,715 Views 52 Comments

In recent weeks, a number of people have fallen victim to this scam.

# scammers - Wednesday 1 November, 2017

Australian Embassy says Irish are welcome and valued in wake of Minister's comments Warm Welcome

Australian Embassy says Irish are welcome and valued in wake of Minister's comments

Nov 1st 2017, 6:20 AM 21,588 Views 58 Comments

The embassy added that Irish people have made a hugely positive contribution to Australia.

# scammers - Tuesday 31 October, 2017

Australian minister tells homeowners to 'automatically' tell Irish people to get away from their door G'way Mate

Australian minister tells homeowners to 'automatically' tell Irish people to get away from their door

Oct 31st 2017, 12:10 PM 166,876 Views 160 Comments

In a series of tweets, Kairouz apologised for causing offence.

# scammers - Friday 23 June, 2017

Credit card fraud: Irish sports retailer targeted 172 times in two weeks Scammers

Credit card fraud: Irish sports retailer targeted 172 times in two weeks

Jun 23rd 2017, 7:44 AM 35,907 Views 23 Comments

As the level of online shopping increases, ‘card not present’ fraud is on the rise.

# scammers - Wednesday 26 April, 2017

At least two arrested over 'tissue packet begging scam' on Irish trains Irish Rail

At least two arrested over 'tissue packet begging scam' on Irish trains

Apr 26th 2017, 12:05 AM 128,367 Views 104 Comments

Irish Rail said it is cracking down on the organised begging.

# scammers - Tuesday 28 March, 2017

AA warns car buyers about new mileage 'lowballing' scam Don't Get Duped

AA warns car buyers about new mileage 'lowballing' scam

Mar 28th 2017, 2:09 PM 44,193 Views 52 Comments

By doctoring the mileage twice, unscrupulous sellers can dupe buyers and fool NCT checks, says the AA.

# scammers - Wednesday 6 July, 2016

SuperValu warns customers not to respond to email fraudster Watch Out

SuperValu warns customers not to respond to email fraudster

Jul 6th 2016, 8:22 PM 29,049 Views 10 Comments

Scammers are trying to lure targets in with promises of fake vouchers.

# scammers - Saturday 28 February, 2015

From The Daily Edge Woman sends online 'boyfriend' $1.4m, without ever meeting him Love Hurts

Woman sends online 'boyfriend' $1.4m, without ever meeting him

Feb 28th 2015, 2:55 PM 9,268 Views 11 Comments

No scrubs.

# scammers - Tuesday 26 August, 2014

Scammers target Irish students desperate for somewhere to live Scammers

Scammers target Irish students desperate for somewhere to live

Aug 26th 2014, 10:43 PM 26,940 Views 48 Comments

Deposits are being paid to fraudsters for non-existent properties.

# scammers - Tuesday 23 April, 2013

Scammers targeting shops in attempt to get card details Card Details

Scammers targeting shops in attempt to get card details

Apr 23rd 2013, 4:35 PM 23,987 Views 21 Comments

In one case, the scammers convinced a shop assistant to ask customers for their pin numbers.

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