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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

Gardaí warn public to be wary of romance fraud around Valentine's Day

Gardaí have issued a warning to the public to be wary or romance fraud, particularly on Valentine's Day as last year people were scammed out of almost €2 million. They have warned people tp be wary of online relationships, especially if you ...

14 Feb 2023 at 09:17

National News

National: Urgent warning for commuters as new scam doing the rounds

Transport for Ireland (TFI) have issued commuters with an urgent warning on a new scam regarding the Leap Card. A social media page trying to sell Leap Cards online is currently doing the rounds with users urged not to interact or reply to ...

04 Jan 2024 at 11:52

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: Undertaker warns public of online scam targeting mourners

An undertaker in County Louth has warned members of the public of an online scam targeting mourners. Taking to Facebook, Quinns Funeral Homes in Dundalk warned that a person or group are creating Facebook profiles relating ...

26 Jan 2024 at 13:05

National News

WARNING: Accommodation shortage creating 'perfect storm' for rental scams

The scramble for student accommodation combined with the accommodation crisis has created the perfect storm for a surge in rental scams, the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has warned. It noted that ...

08 Aug 2023 at 15:45

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 ...

31 Oct 2023 at 10:41

National News

National: Man arrested as gardai recover stolen bicycle during undercover 'sting' operation

A man who attempted to sell a stolen bicycle on a popular resale website was arrested by gardai during an elaborate 'sting' operation. As part of the investigation into the theft, a new garda recruit set up an ...

17 Apr 2024 at 11:54

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 ...

09 Jul 2024 at 11:25

National News

ISPCA warns followers not to give donations to fraudster posing as charity rep

An animal charity is warning followers not to give donations to a fraudster posing as a charity representative. The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has issued a warning to ...

02 May 2024 at 10:07

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