All the updated news related to Scam

All the news related to Scam updated in real time

Found 75

forScam

Order by:

Local News

Pearse Doherty calls for policies to stem rise of investment scams and fraud

Donegal TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on finance Pearse Doherty has called for action to be taken to tackle investment scams and financial fraud. The call comes as Fraudsmart, the fraud awareness initiative developed by the Banking and Payments ...

10 Mar 2023 at 15:09

National News

Alert: Gardai issue warning over latest scam text doing the rounds

Gardaí have warned people to be vigilant of the latest text scam doing the rounds. The message, purporting to be from the credit union, is yet another way for fraudsters to steal personal information and money from unsuspecting individuals. ...

08 Aug 2023 at 11:50

National News

National: Bank warning on new remote access scam as attempts to steal money rise

A warning has been issued to bank customers about a new scam in which fraudsters are attempting to gain remote access to computers and bank accounts. Bank of Ireland is urging customers to be on their guard due to a new wave of fraud ...

14 Sept 2023 at 10:14

National News

National: Garda warn people not to click fake funeral links

Gardaí have issued a warning about fake social media links targeting funerals, in an attempt to scam people who wish to watch funeral services online. These links have been posted on many high profile funerals, and particularly ...

15 Mar 2024 at 16:05

National News

National: Gardaí warn of new 'discounted electricity' text scam

Gardaí are warning people about a scam text claiming to offer energy discounts. The text message purports to come from Gov.ie. “You are eligible for a discounted electricity bill under the energy support scheme. You can apply ...

24 Oct 2023 at 12:53

National News

National: Booking a holiday online? Bank issues warning of new 'sophisticated' scam doing the rounds

A warning has been issued to people booking holidays and trips away online to be aware of a new scam doing the rounds. AIB issued the warning about the travel scam known as ghost brokering, which sees criminals targeting ...

31 Oct 2023 at 10:41

National News

Bank of Ireland reveals ten must-know tips to save Irish holidaymakers from fraud

Bank of Ireland is warning customers to be extra vigilant of fraud when travelling on holidays. The Bank is reminding customers to check their banking details prior to travelling, be alert to potential signs of scams ...

09 Jul 2024 at 11:25

Arts & Entertainment

Have you ever been scammed or ripped off? New TV show seeks stories from Irish consumers

A new TV show promising to "do battle for consumers" is seeking participants who feel they have been scammed or ripped off. The new show will feature stories from Irish consumers facing refund struggles, issues with ...

06 Oct 2023 at 16:32

Local News

Donegal Gardaí issue warning over conmen and their 'Tarmac Scam'

Donegal Gardaí have warned against what they are calling the ‘Tarmac Scam’. This entails conman typically goes door-to-door, claiming to be a builder working on a contract who has some leftover tarmac, and offering ...

01 Mar 2024 at 18:14

Warning issued to online daters after woman loses thousands in romance scam

National News

Warning issued to online daters after woman is swindled out of £15,000 in romance scam

A woman has been swindled out of £15,000 after she transferred money to a fraudster she met on a dating site. The PSNI has warned the public to be vigilant over “romance scams” following the fraud targeting a ...

16 May 2025 at 16:27

Local News

Man jailed over €205,000 fraud in Donegal linked to notorious 'Black Axe' gang

A man jailed in Donegal last year for his part in a scam that saw over €200,000 taken from dozens of bank accounts has been linked to the infamous ‘Black Axe’ gang. Gardai have made hundreds of arrests in ...

14 Aug 2023 at 14:42

National News

'Never click a link in a text' - AIB warns customers to be wary of new scams in circulation

AIB is warning customers of scam text messages circulating in the community. According to the bank, criminals are targeting customers by pretending to be AIB and contacting them via text message or by ...

13 Nov 2023 at 15:38

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.