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Two arrested and cash seized in garda accommodation fraud investigation

Gardaí have arrested one man and one woman and searched two residences as part of an ongoing investigation into accommodation fraud The arrests were made on Thursday morning in south Dublin. As part of this ongoing investigation two residences were ...

29 Sept 2022 at 15:31

Premier League

REVEALED: The average loss on football ticket scams

Lloyds Bank is warning that it has seen a surge in ticket scam reports, ahead of the new football season. Reported cases of football ticket scams increased by more than two-thirds (68%) between January and June this year, compared with July to ...

03 Aug 2022 at 15:45

Arts & Entertainment

Fraud expert warns of fake messages

A fraud expert at a major bank is warning of a recent pick-up in fake “Hi mum” and “Hi dad” messages – with some involving a twist where people are asked to transfer money to a friend or family member before it is then sent on to the scammer. ...

03 Aug 2022 at 12:27

National News

Property registered to Catriona Carey sold at online auction

A property registered in the name of former Irish hockey player Catriona Carey has been sold on bidding site BidX1. Just one bid was placed on the four-bedroom property on the outskirts of Kilkenny City, and that bidder met the minimum ...

31 Mar 2022 at 16:49

National News

Gardai warn public as fraud ring steals 'very significant' sums of money from bank accounts

A warning has been issued to the public to be wary of recent bank account fraud by a criminal ring. According to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB), perpetrators are targeting bank accounts by using third parties such as ...

04 Apr 2022 at 10:52

National News

'Be extra vigilant' - Gardai advise public to be wary of accommodation fraud

An Garda Síochána has issued a warning to the public to be vigilant about accommodation fraud. People looking for accommodation are advised to be cautious as successful fraudsters convince their targets to pay a deposit - and ...

31 Mar 2022 at 13:13

National News

Gardai warn public to be wary of cryptocurrencies after 70% increase in investment fraud

An Garda Síochána is advising the public to be extra vigilant of possible fraud when investigating in cryptocurrencies. At present, most investment fraud involves cryptocurrency with fake investment managers, cloned websites ...

30 Mar 2022 at 12:19

National News

CSO reveals 116% rise in fraud-related crimes across Ireland in 2021

Fraud crimes across Ireland rose by 116% in 2021, the Central Statistics Office (CSO) has revealed. The data was curated for the final Recorded Crime report of 2021, which covers the fourth quarter as well as the year as a ...

29 Mar 2022 at 12:59

WARNING: businesses urged to be wary of email fraud as €60 million is stolen last year

National News

WARNING: business urged to be wary of email fraud as €60 million is stolen last year

Gardai have warned business to be wary of sending payments online after it emerged that almost €6 million was stolen from companies based in Ireland last year. That figure was actually down 48% when compared with 2020. • ...

28 Mar 2022 at 12:28

National News

Six steps you can take to shop safely and avoid online fraud during sales

Consumers have been urged to remember six top tips to shop safe online during the post-Christmas sales, as fraud continues to increase. According to the latest CSO crime figures, over 13,500 frauds were recorded in the ...

30 Dec 2021 at 14:47

WARNING: Garda advice on how to avoid romance scams as fraud cases jump

Crime & Court

WARNING: How to avoid romance scams as fraud cases jump

Ahead of Valentine's day, gardai have issued a fraud warning to those looking for love online, as it emerged that romance fraud jumped by 81% last year. "Be wary of online relationships, especially if you are asked ...

11 Feb 2022 at 15:43

National News

Fraud on Irish businesses rising as companies adapt to new ways of working

Bank of Ireland is advising businesses to be on increased alert against fraudsters during the current period of change, as many companies reopen their workplaces and employees adapt to new hybrid work practices. ...

15 Feb 2022 at 12:20

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