Regulator to create forum that will oversee fight against scam calls and texts

The communications regulator estimates the scams cause over €300m in damage every year. File photo: Lauren Hurley/PA

Scam calls and texts are having a “devastating impact” on Irish consumers and urgent action is needed to combat this menace, the communications regulator has said.

Comreg has said it will step up its efforts to tackle nuisance calls and texts by creating a new forum to oversee its work. The regulator estimates the scams cause over €300m in damage every year.