Organisation: FraudSMART

Organisation: FraudSMART

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<p>Nora Owen, former Minister for Justice and FraudSMART older persons ambassador, Niamh Davenport, Head of Financial Crime, BPFI and Sergeant Georgina Reilly, Garda Older Persons Association. Picture: Shane O'Neill, Coalesce. </p>

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Over-55s are key target for 'increasingly elaborate scams', FraudSMART initiative hears

According to FraudSMART, over-55s are the key target for “increasingly elaborate scams” which seek investments of €20,000 and upwards

<p>According to FraudSMART, the majority of accounts used for laundering were mainly belonging to young adults aged between 18 and 24 years of age, with some being as young as 15. File picture</p>

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€12m transferred by 3,000 'money mules' in first half of the year

More than €12m has been laundered through Irish accounts with the help of money mules between January and June, new report finds

Card scammers: Hang up on phone fraudsters

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Card scammers: Hang up on phone fraudsters

Phone scams are becoming increasingly common, but there's a lot you can do to protect yourself, says Rowena Walsh.

Consumers warned about scam offering cheap flights

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Consumers warned about scam offering cheap flights

Consumers warned to be vigilant against fraud ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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Consumers warned to be vigilant against fraud ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Irish consumers warned about risks of online shopping ahead of Black Friday

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Irish consumers warned about risks of online shopping ahead of Black Friday

Gardaí warn of upsurge in scams in run-up to Christmas

Gardaí warn of upsurge in scams in run-up to Christmas

People are being warned of an upsurge in scams in the run-up to Christmas.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2019

Gardaí issue warning abour 'smishing' scam designed to gain access to bank accounts

Gardaí issue warning abour 'smishing' scam designed to gain access to bank accounts

Gardaí have issued a warning about a text message scam that is designed to gain access to personal bank accounts.

Wed, 21 Aug, 2019

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