Isme issues alert over big rise in scams

The targeting of Irish businesses by international fraudsters is on the increase, according to the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association (Isme).

Isme has issued a warning to all businesses to be vigilant, particularly during the holiday period, as international fraudsters are rife.

Isme chief executive Mark Fielding said: “The helpline has had a worrying increase in queries about unsolicited directories and guides’ entries in so-called international business publications.