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Students warned of 'perfect storm for rental scam surge'
Students warned of 'perfect storm for rental scam surge'
If the landlord says they are away or living outside the country and cannot show the student accommodation in person, this is a 'major red flag'

Mon, 07 Aug, 2023

Keith Duffy warns Instagram users after daughter Mia's account hacked in scam
Keith Duffy warns Instagram users after daughter Mia's account hacked in scam
Duffy asked anyone who received the fraudulent messages to report them and ignore the contents of the message

Wed, 02 Aug, 2023

Florida woman stole millions from Holocaust survivor in dating scam
Florida woman stole millions from Holocaust survivor in dating scam
“As a Holocaust survivor, I have endured unspeakable pain and loss in my life, but never did I imagine that I would be subjected to such a heartless betrayal in my old age.”

Fri, 28 Jul, 2023

Meta fine
'Unacceptable and disappointing': Tech giant decline invitations from Oireachtas committee
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said the Oireachtas finance committee had sent invitations to Google, Meta, Twitter, and Amazon last month.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2023

Online Safety Bill updated
Gardaí warn of 'red flags' after French student is duped out of €3,000 in Cork rent scam
The student arrived at 'her' new apartment to discover tenants already there, and that she had transferred her money to an anonymous fraudster with no connection with the property

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022

An Post issues warning over scam text messages asking for unpaid delivery fees
An Post issues warning over scam text messages asking for unpaid delivery fees
A garda spokesperson encouraged members of the public to spread awareness of the scam, particularly to older and vulnerable family members and friends

Mon, 08 Aug, 2022

Here's how to spot if your €2 coin is counterfeit
Here's how to spot if your €2 coin is counterfeit
Gardaí have said there are a number of ways to check if you suspect a coin may be counterfeit

Thu, 04 Aug, 2022

Stolen Credit Cards
Court hears how close woman came to losing €71k retirement fund to scam
A student is to be sentenced for allowing fraudsters to use his bank account for the fraud

Tue, 10 May, 2022

PSNI stock
International students in Northern Ireland swindled out of more than €122,500
Police said it is working with Queen’s and Ulster University to raise awareness of criminals targeting students.

Mon, 09 May, 2022

Kraft takeover Cadbury
Cadbury warns public against WhatsApp scam advertising free Easter chocolate 
The new scam has been circulating particularly through WhatsApp and Facebook

Thu, 31 Mar, 2022

'Think before you click' - Firms in Ireland lose almost €6m to email fraud in 2021
'Think before you click' - Firms in Ireland lose almost €6m to email fraud in 2021
The GNECB has warned that such email scams are becoming ever-more sophisticated, with businesses ranging from small enterprises to larger corporations being continually targeted

Mon, 28 Mar, 2022

Mother of four urges people to 'be on your game' following WhatsApp scam
Mother of four urges people to 'be on your game' following WhatsApp scam
The swindle attempt sees a person get a text claiming to be their child looking for money to buy a new phone

Fri, 25 Mar, 2022

TV review: Inventing Anna is a treat of a hate-watch
TV review: Inventing Anna is a treat of a hate-watch
"The hate here is for the victims, because most of them are very rich and foolish but Anna Delvey, played by Julia Garner, is brilliant..."

Fri, 18 Feb, 2022

Courts of Criminal Justice, Dublin
Money mules scammed Corkman out of €26k he paid to build dream home in Kerry
Bogus invoice for construction work provided bank details for an account not belonging to reputable building firm, which victim had hired to carry out construction work, court heard

Wed, 16 Feb, 2022

'If it's too good to be true, it's a scam' - 22% more people fall victim to rent fraud
'If it's too good to be true, it's a scam' - 22% more people fall victim to rent fraud
Gardaí said: "Be wary if a website is asking you to send money to a random PayPal address, wire it by Western Union, pay in iTunes gift cards or only deals in cryptocurrency.

Sat, 05 Feb, 2022

Scammers
Gardaí warn public over text hoax called 'grandparent scam'
The fraud involves a random text message purporting to be from a family member who has lost their phone and looking for money

Wed, 22 Dec, 2021

Phone call from unknown number late at night. Scam, fraud or phishing with smartphone concept. Prank caller, scammer or stranger
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

Internet crime and electronic banking security
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

Adare Manor Hotel granted access to alleged fraudster's bank details
Adare Manor Hotel granted access to alleged fraudster's bank details
The hotel's director has alleged the email account of one of the hotel’s sales administrators was hacked in 2019

Tue, 30 Nov, 2021

Corkman gambled away €1m he claimed as pensions for his dead parents
Corkman gambled away €1m he claimed as pensions for his dead parents
Donal O’Callaghan has admitted to carrying out a €1 million social welfare scam over a period of 33 years

Fri, 26 Nov, 2021

Scammed businesswoman Pat Murphy speaks out to 'save others from the same thing'
Scammed businesswoman Pat Murphy speaks out to 'save others from the same thing'
Anti-fraud gardaí were helpful but assistance of the bank 'left a lot to be desired' says stove seller 

Sun, 07 Nov, 2021

Gardaí advise vigilance after Limerick man robbed of €9,000 in text message scam
Gardaí advise vigilance after Limerick man robbed of €9,000 in text message scam
Banks advise customers that they will not communicate with them through text message if they require passwords or PIN numbers

Fri, 05 Nov, 2021

Corkman admits 33-year €1m social welfare scam
Corkman admits 33-year €1m social welfare scam
The accused man was claiming pensions for his mother and father when they were both dead

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

Man admits to tricking Cork Builders Providers out of €3k worth of power tools
Man admits to tricking Cork Builders Providers out of €3k worth of power tools
The judge said the defendant could do 140 hours of community service, and that given the defendant’s skills he could be of benefit to the community

Tue, 19 Oct, 2021

Gardaí investigating explicit images blackmail scam urge victims to report crime immediately
Gardaí investigating explicit images blackmail scam urge victims to report crime immediately
Crime Prevention Officer, Dean Kerins: 'Don’t pay the money, seek help, don't delete evidence. Block the number and report to us, we will be there to help them out'

Wed, 22 Sep, 2021

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Taxi driver who overcharged passengers 270 times has licence restored
He used a concealed remote control device to increase fares on his meter, which he did 15 times a week from February 1 until June 12, 2019

Mon, 13 Sep, 2021

Phone call from unknown number late at night. Scam, fraud or phishing with smartphone concept. Prank caller, scammer or stranger
Security system to tackle text fraud to be launched in Ireland
The system registers genuine and authorised senders, aiming to block fraudulent messages from duping recipients

Wed, 08 Sep, 2021

Gardaí warn over scam text messages asking public to book Covid-19 test or vaccination
Gardaí warn over scam text messages asking public to book Covid-19 test or vaccination
Gardaí have reminded the public the HSE will never look for payment for Covid-19 tests or vaccinations

Fri, 20 Aug, 2021

Gardaí warn public of scam calls in which fraudsters impersonate officers
Gardaí warn public of scam calls in which fraudsters impersonate officers
The scam calls pretend to be from the Garda Confidential Line or garda stations.

Fri, 06 Aug, 2021

Six Nations ticket scam victim tells how Limerick fraudster posed as Cork Con rugby official
Six Nations ticket scam victim tells how Limerick fraudster posed as Cork Con rugby official
The London Irish rugby official said: "I think Sheedy is incredibly intelligent. If he had taken a different direction in life, he would have been a very successful PR man."

Fri, 16 Jul, 2021

Two arrested for recruiting money mules in text scam investigation
Two arrested for recruiting money mules in text scam investigation
The garda investigation relates to €64,000 stolen from nine customers of an Irish banking institution who got a scam text message

Tue, 08 Jun, 2021

Hands Holding onto Prison Bars
Man who was too scared to show for sentencing jailed in Cork over €35k scam
The accused told an elderly man a bogus story to get him to invest in land in Estonia that would be used in a scheme to attract Chinese and Russian business

Wed, 02 Jun, 2021

Gardaí warn renters after victims lose thousands in scam
Gardaí warn renters after victims lose thousands in scam
People in the South East have paid over deposits and rent advances for accommodation to fraudsters who didn't own the property in question

Thu, 13 May, 2021

Fivefold increase in call, text and email scams reported to Gardaí this month
Fivefold increase in call, text and email scams reported to Gardaí this month
Last Thursday, April 22 alone, €20,000 was taken from the unsuspecting victims of eight scam incidents in Dublin, Cork, Donegal, Limerick, Wicklow, Galway and Louth.

Tue, 27 Apr, 2021

Scam risks
Public warned of scam calls and texts where fraudsters impersonate gardaí
Gardaí say they will never contact anyone out of the blue over the phone to request your bank account details

Thu, 22 Apr, 2021

Scam risks
Garda alert after trebling of phone and email scams
Fraudsters often pretend to be from a bank, a reputable company or state agency and try and get their victim to click on a link and seek personal data.

Tue, 09 Mar, 2021

'Just hang up': Covid-19 vaccination scams targeting older people
'Just hang up': Covid-19 vaccination scams targeting older people
Gardaí issue warning after being in contact with a number of people who received calls from someone claiming to be a health official offering them a fraudulent vaccination date

Tue, 09 Mar, 2021

Online scams
Gardaí investigating PUP fraud arrest second man in Cork
The man, who is aged 35, was arrested in the Midleton area this morning

Tue, 09 Mar, 2021

Technology Stock
Gardaí warn of 120% increase in investment fraud scams during pandemic
"One case involved a retired professional from the Midlands who lost his entire pension and savings of nearly quarter of a million euro"

Mon, 08 Mar, 2021

Public warned not to engage with potential pyramid scheme on social media
Public warned not to engage with potential pyramid scheme on social media
The reported scheme uses the image of a flower and is said to be targeting students and young people

Thu, 04 Mar, 2021

Technology Stock - Social Media
Fake Instagram account posing as Cork carpet retailer posts racist messages 
Cork businessman speaks out against fake Instagram page posing as his own business

Sat, 13 Feb, 2021

Scam risks
Gardaí in Cork issue text scam warning after woman loses €4k
Gardaí say the incident is just one of a number of scams reported in recent weeks

Thu, 04 Feb, 2021

Coronavirus - Wed Jan 13, 2021
‘Be sceptical and on your guard’: Warning over Covid jab text scam in NI
A phishing text scam is currently circulating telling people that they are “eligible” for the Covid-19 vaccination

Sun, 31 Jan, 2021

HSE and Revenue warn of phone scams around Covid-19 vaccinations and wage subsidy
HSE and Revenue warn of phone scams around Covid-19 vaccinations and wage subsidy
Gardaí have urged people to warn older or vulnerable people not to give out any personal details, especially if they are living alone

Mon, 25 Jan, 2021

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