phishing

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<p>Singer Daniel O’Donnell has warned fans not to fall victim to scammers (Brian Lawless/PA)</p>

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'I will never ask you for money': Singer Daniel O’Donnell warns fans of scammers

The 63-year-old star says scammers posing as him online are ‘so convincing’

<p>Gardaí carrying out searches as part of Operation Stargrew on Wednesday, April 17. Picture: Garda Info</p>

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Gardaí arrest two men, seize cash, devices, and cryptocurrency in Europol cybercrime operation

<p>Investigating gardaí said the operation has identified links to organised criminal groups operating across Europe, the UK, Dubai and South Africa. File picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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Waterford gardaí investigating scams seize €1.12m in 'first major seizure of cryptocurrency'

news

Phone companies criticised for delays in acting on scam calls

munster

Gardaí issue warning over elaborate bank and 'hi mum' text messaging scams

technology

Google Chrome only blocking a quarter of phishing websites, researchers claim

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Scammers steal €22.5m from Irish victims as account takeover fraud rises 552%

The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau has urged people to be wary of any unsolicited phone calls, emails, and texts and not to click on any links

Fri, 01 Apr, 2022

Gardaí report 370% rise in text, call, and email scams

So-called phishing, smishing and vishing scams have seen a dramatic increase in recent years

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

Internet crime and electronic banking security

Gardaí pursuing 'definite lines of inquiry' after a spate of phishing and smishing fraud

Gardaí are urging people not to engage with any unsolicited texts, emails or calls claiming to be from agencies including financial institutions.

Thu, 06 Jan, 2022

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500% rise in reports of online fraud in Tipperary

Chief Superintendent Smart said that if anyone has any suspicions, hang up and call your own bank directly – never use the phone number the caller has contacted you from

Sat, 18 Dec, 2021

Department of Housing to send fake phishing emails to staff to see if they fall for scams

The department is seeking contractors to provide training software for staff to ensure that they have sufficient knowledge to protect the department from cyber security threats.

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Survey: 60% of Irish firms have uncertainties about hybrid working model

Innovation is the biggest concern, along with a fear of increased cybersecurity risks; while the impact on productivity levels is the smallest concern.

Mon, 18 Oct, 2021

Irish Examiner View: Are mobile phones the enemy within?

Already faced with fraud and phishing scams, the latest revelations about Pegasus spy software dent public confidence even further

Tue, 20 Jul, 2021

Here is how to avoid phishing scams if working from home during coronavirus outbreak

People working from home need to be on alert for phishing scams during the coronavirus outbreak.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Over a third of SMEs targeted by financial fraud

Over one-third of Irish SMEs have been targeted by financial fraud over the past 12 months, new research has revealed.

Mon, 12 Nov, 2018

Gardaí warn of email scam which has already caught out Airbnb customers

People are being warned to look out for emails from fake companies and service providers due to new EU data laws.

Wed, 23 May, 2018

Netflix users warned about sophisticated email scam

Netflix has issued a warning to customers over a sophisticated email scam aimed at stealing their credit card information.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2018

Irish Netflix users warned of email scam

Irish Netflix users are being warned to stay safe as a phishing scam has been discovered.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2016

Public warned of motor tax e-mail scam

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has warned the public to look out for fraudulent “phishing” emails seeking billing information and vehicle details.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Irish Water warns of online scam

Irish Water has warned that members of the public are being targeted by an online scam.

Mon, 25 Jan, 2016