Irish Examiner view: Online fraud relies on our shame and silence — so let's speak up

We must get over our embarrassment of being nabbed by online scammers and report it, as that's the one thing the criminals fear

If you've been caught out by online fraud you're not alone: Central Bank data suggests that 35% of adults in Ireland have experienced fraud online. So don't be afraid to report it. Picture: iStock

Many of us now conduct a lot of our business transactions via phones and other devices, continuing the reliance on online commerce built up during the pandemic.

Online financial activity has become so ubiquitous that it is difficult to imagine how people can even function without availing of that virtual option.