'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

Any businesses that do fall victim to such frauds should first contact their bank for an immediate recall and then notify their local garda station. Picture: Pexels

Almost €6m was stolen from Irish-based companies via fraudulent emails last year, according to new figures.

While this total represents a 48% decrease on the sum stolen in 2020, the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) has warned that email scams are becoming ever-more sophisticated, with businesses ranging from small enterprises to larger corporations being continually targeted.