Budget 2025 energy credit announcement sparks new fraud attempts, warns Bank of Ireland

'Fraudsters are like chameleons,' says Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud, Bank of Ireland. 'They design their scams to blend in with what’s in the news.'

Fraudsters often use topical events that are the subject of a lot of media coverage and commentary, the bank said, adding that in this case, energy credits announced in the recent Budget are being used to defraud consumers. Picture Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Bank of Ireland is warning customers to be vigilant to a new wave of fraud attempts following the announcement of a range of new energy credits this week.

Fraudsters often use topical events that are the subject of a lot of media coverage and commentary, the bank said, adding that in this case, energy credits announced in the recent Budget are being used to defraud consumers.