Irish Examiner view: Don't fall victim to online scams

€8m scammed from Irish residents in online investment fraud in the first part of this year

Criminals pose as investment managers who promise quick and high rates of return, but instead steal people’s money.

Be warned: Almost €8m was scammed from Irish residents in online investment fraud in the first seven months of this year, according to new Garda figures. 

That is an 86% increase when compared to the same period last year.