More than €22m in credit and debit card fraud last year

Banks warning Black Friday provides an opportunity for fraudsters

Gardaí have warned of a "huge increase" in the number of texting scams targeting bank customers this year. Picture: iStock

Irish banks are warning consumers of an increased risk of fraud ahead of the Black Friday weekend.

With the lockdown in place and non-essential retail businesses remaining closed, the amount of online purchases is expected to increase significantly over the coming days.