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New York socialite who falsely claimed to be an heiress convicted of stealing over $200,000 Anna Sorokin

New York socialite who falsely claimed to be an heiress convicted of stealing over $200,000

4 hours ago 20,940 Views 39 Comments

Anna Sorokin deceived friends and financial institutions into believing she had a fortune.

# fraud - Tuesday 16 April, 2019

Three men arrested as part of investigation into organised crime gang Letterkenny

Three men arrested as part of investigation into organised crime gang

Apr 16th 2019, 10:48 PM 13,311 Views No Comments

A large amount of fraud paraphernalia was found at the property in Co Donegal.

# fraud - Wednesday 10 April, 2019

'Money mule' warning issued by gardaí as €2 million fraud investigation gets underway Fraud

'Money mule' warning issued by gardaí as €2 million fraud investigation gets underway

Apr 10th 2019, 10:55 AM 12,709 Views 4 Comments

The practice involves criminals recruiting people to help launder stolen or illegal money.

# fraud - Friday 8 March, 2019

Trump's ex-campaign chief sentenced to almost four years in prison Paul Manafort

Trump's ex-campaign chief sentenced to almost four years in prison

Mar 8th 2019, 7:23 AM 12,890 Views No Comments

Paul Manafort was jailed for tax crimes and bank fraud.

# fraud - Tuesday 19 February, 2019

'They sound genuine': Gardaí warn about broadband phone scam Warning

'They sound genuine': Gardaí warn about broadband phone scam

Feb 19th 2019, 2:55 PM 71,101 Views 35 Comments

Gardaí are warning people to be on the alert to a phone scam in which fraudsters claim to be calling from utility companies.

# fraud - Tuesday 29 January, 2019

Elderly woman pressured into buying 12 chainsaws, 11 generators and 7 power washers Fraud

Elderly woman pressured into buying 12 chainsaws, 11 generators and 7 power washers

Jan 29th 2019, 12:14 PM 45,206 Views No Comments

Gardaí have issued fraud advice to the public following the incident.

# fraud - Saturday 19 January, 2019

Romanian gang members flee Ireland despite surrendering passports Fraud

Romanian gang members flee Ireland despite surrendering passports Exclusive

Jan 19th 2019, 9:30 PM 98,590 Views No Comments

They were due back before the courts two months ago.

# fraud - Wednesday 16 January, 2019

Woman in her 70s swindled out of £45,000 in 'absolutely despicable' scam Email Scam

Woman in her 70s swindled out of £45,000 in 'absolutely despicable' scam

Jan 16th 2019, 8:55 AM 65,375 Views 42 Comments

People have been urged to talk to older members of their families about scams.

# fraud - Monday 24 December, 2018

Wicklow teen allegedly laundered money for criminal gang after being approached on social media Money Mules

Wicklow teen allegedly laundered money for criminal gang after being approached on social media

Dec 24th 2018, 8:00 AM 37,485 Views 27 Comments

The teenager said she didn’t know what she was doing was illegal.

# fraud - Wednesday 19 December, 2018

Gardaí release photos of phones after three men charged over theft and fraud offences in Dublin Dame Court

Gardaí release photos of phones after three men charged over theft and fraud offences in Dublin

Dec 19th 2018, 10:00 AM 32,382 Views No Comments

All three men are due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice at 10.30am this morning.

# fraud - Tuesday 4 December, 2018

Criminals are using social media to recruit Irish students as 'money mules' Money Laundering

Criminals are using social media to recruit Irish students as 'money mules'

Dec 4th 2018, 5:44 PM 15,744 Views 10 Comments

Advertisements for “get rich quick” or fake jobs on Facebook are being used to dupe people, gardaí said.

# fraud - Thursday 22 November, 2018

Over 300 cases of social welfare fraud reported to gardaí last year Employment

Over 300 cases of social welfare fraud reported to gardaí last year

Nov 22nd 2018, 10:48 PM 31,406 Views 66 Comments

Social welfare fraud totalled €38.4 million in 2017, down from €41 million in 2016.

# fraud - Wednesday 21 November, 2018

Man jailed for six years after falsely claiming over £100,000 in benefits for Grenfell Tower victims Fraud

Man jailed for six years after falsely claiming over £100,000 in benefits for Grenfell Tower victims

Nov 21st 2018, 4:40 PM 12,014 Views 26 Comments

Sharife Elouahabi claimed a total of £103,475.60 in accommodation and financial benefits.

# fraud - Wednesday 24 October, 2018

Revenue warns of new tax refund scam targeting people's bank details Fraud

Revenue warns of new tax refund scam targeting people's bank details

Oct 24th 2018, 3:24 PM 45,906 Views 16 Comments

Revenue said it’s become aware of a new email and text messaging scam.

# fraud - Sunday 30 September, 2018

Elon Musk and Tesla fined €34.4 million, Musk to step down as chairman over fraud charges Ouch

Elon Musk and Tesla fined €34.4 million, Musk to step down as chairman over fraud charges

Sep 30th 2018, 9:30 AM 22,507 Views 18 Comments

The controversial founder of the electric car manufacturer will remain as chief executive however.

# fraud - Friday 7 September, 2018

Grenfell Tower fraud who claimed £86,000 worth of funds set aside for fire victims jailed for six years Fraud

Grenfell Tower fraud who claimed £86,000 worth of funds set aside for fire victims jailed for six years

Sep 7th 2018, 8:50 PM 24,918 Views 32 Comments

Yonatan Eyob claimed £500 after complaining his hotel food caused him to put on weight and outgrow his clothes.

# fraud - Thursday 6 September, 2018

Searches carried out in five counties in crackdown on multimillion euro fraud network Crime

Searches carried out in five counties in crackdown on multimillion euro fraud network

Sep 6th 2018, 9:11 AM 26,039 Views 34 Comments

A major search operation is currently under way at 15 premises across Dublin, Louth, Meath, Kildare and Laois.

# fraud - Thursday 30 August, 2018

Council worker charged with taking money intended for Grenfell Tower victims London

Council worker charged with taking money intended for Grenfell Tower victims

Aug 30th 2018, 7:17 AM 12,997 Views No Comments

The woman obtained money intended for those affected by the fire while being neither a survivor nor a bereaved family member.

Irish consumers scammed by fraudulent websites advertising on Facebook and Instagram Fraud

Irish consumers scammed by fraudulent websites advertising on Facebook and Instagram

Aug 30th 2018, 12:05 AM 32,754 Views 32 Comments

Well-known brands have distanced themselves from the websites, whose ads keep appearing on social media.

# fraud - Thursday 16 August, 2018

Gardaí warning the public about a scam that tries to trick you into buying iTunes gift cards Scam

Gardaí warning the public about a scam that tries to trick you into buying iTunes gift cards

Aug 16th 2018, 5:12 PM 17,599 Views 20 Comments

A business in Cork was contacted by a fraudster.

# fraud - Tuesday 31 July, 2018

Trump's former campaign chief to face trial today Paul Manafort

Trump's former campaign chief to face trial today

Jul 31st 2018, 10:22 AM 8,045 Views No Comments

Paul Manafort has pleaded not guilty to 18 counts of bank and tax fraud.

# fraud - Tuesday 24 July, 2018

Organisers of disastrous Fyre Festival settle €24 million fraud case Fyre

Organisers of disastrous Fyre Festival settle €24 million fraud case

Jul 24th 2018, 9:18 PM 36,777 Views 12 Comments

Hundreds of partygoers headed to the Bahamas, some paying more than $100,000 each.

# fraud - Wednesday 18 July, 2018

'Companies are being targeted daily': Gardaí warn businesses to be vigilant of invoice frauds Fraud

'Companies are being targeted daily': Gardaí warn businesses to be vigilant of invoice frauds

Jul 18th 2018, 9:46 PM 13,694 Views No Comments

Invoice redirect fraud is a crime targeting businesses working with suppliers and businesses that regularly perform online financial transactions.

Man (30s) arrested in connection with €1.1m international money laundering operation Mulhuddart

Man (30s) arrested in connection with €1.1m international money laundering operation

Jul 18th 2018, 11:39 AM 20,923 Views No Comments

The alleged fraud is believed to have been perpetrated against a Danish company in May 2016.

# fraud - Friday 13 July, 2018

'Parasitic fraud': Man and woman jailed for claiming to have lived in Grenfell Tower Met Police

'Parasitic fraud': Man and woman jailed for claiming to have lived in Grenfell Tower

Jul 13th 2018, 10:30 PM 27,113 Views 74 Comments

The judge said that this was “a parasitic fraud in the wake of a human catastrophe”.

# fraud - Thursday 21 June, 2018

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife charged with fraud and breach of trust Fraud

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife charged with fraud and breach of trust

Jun 21st 2018, 2:36 PM 12,881 Views No Comments

Netanyahu himself is under investigation on suspicion of corruption offences.

# fraud - Wednesday 20 June, 2018

David Drumm handed six-year jail term for conspiracy to defraud and false accounting Anglo Trial

David Drumm handed six-year jail term for conspiracy to defraud and false accounting

Updated Jun 20th 2018, 4:40 PM 76,868 Views 147 Comments

The sentencing comes after one of the longest trials in the history of the State.

# fraud - Thursday 7 June, 2018

Nine people arrested for 'fraudulently benefitting from Grenfell fire' London

Nine people arrested for 'fraudulently benefitting from Grenfell fire'

Jun 7th 2018, 5:45 PM 11,390 Views No Comments

The amounts involved range from £20,000 to £100,000.

Convicted of a €7.2 billion fraud - David Drumm was Anglo's man 'who called the shots' at the infamous bank Convicted

Convicted of a €7.2 billion fraud - David Drumm was Anglo's man 'who called the shots' at the infamous bank

Jun 7th 2018, 12:10 AM 26,122 Views No Comments

He will be sentenced on 20 June.

# fraud - Wednesday 6 June, 2018

Former Anglo CEO David Drumm has been found guilty Verdict

Former Anglo CEO David Drumm has been found guilty

Jun 6th 2018, 6:43 PM 16,106 Views No Comments

The trial has been one of the longest-running in the history of the State.

# fraud - Saturday 2 June, 2018

Police hunt for suspected serial fraudster who stole around €260,000 and failed to appear in court Met Police

Police hunt for suspected serial fraudster who stole around €260,000 and failed to appear in court

Jun 2nd 2018, 2:30 PM 15,368 Views 13 Comments

He is wanted for questioning.

# fraud - Friday 1 June, 2018

Man who falsely claimed father died in Grenfell Tower fire jailed for fraud London

Man who falsely claimed father died in Grenfell Tower fire jailed for fraud

Jun 1st 2018, 5:27 PM 15,971 Views 28 Comments

The man used the name of a real victim to claim money and free hotel accommodation.

# fraud - Tuesday 15 May, 2018

Case against former Anglo chief David Drumm concludes Central Criminal Court

Case against former Anglo chief David Drumm concludes

May 15th 2018, 12:36 PM 11,986 Views No Comments

Drumm faces charges of alleged conspiracy to defraud Anglo depositors by inflating the Anglo deposit total by €7.2 billion in September 2008.

# fraud - Wednesday 9 May, 2018

Two arrested after Spanish company duped into transferring money to Irish bank account Fraud

Two arrested after Spanish company duped into transferring money to Irish bank account

May 9th 2018, 6:32 PM 22,235 Views 12 Comments

Another man was arrested for similar offences in Dublin today.

# fraud - Sunday 15 April, 2018

Man jailed for over 10 years after brandishing fake gun at children from car before speeding off London This post contains videos

Man jailed for over 10 years after brandishing fake gun at children from car before speeding off

Apr 15th 2018, 12:35 PM 28,419 Views 44 Comments

Peter Brown had been identified from CCTV footage as having pointed a ‘gun’ at a group of youths at a children’s playground in August 2017.

# fraud - Tuesday 10 April, 2018

Facebook's biggest Black Lives Matter page exposed as a fraud after it accepted thousands in donations Fraud

Facebook's biggest Black Lives Matter page exposed as a fraud after it accepted thousands in donations

Apr 10th 2018, 6:17 PM 16,994 Views 48 Comments

The fake page had almost 700,000 followers.

# fraud - Friday 6 April, 2018

Woman who pretended to be widow of Grenfell Tower victim jailed for four years Fraud

Woman who pretended to be widow of Grenfell Tower victim jailed for four years

Apr 6th 2018, 4:41 PM 29,739 Views 39 Comments

The total value of her fraud was more than €21,000.

Kildare councillor pleads guilty to fraudulently lodging €200,000 into his account from a housing agency Courts

Kildare councillor pleads guilty to fraudulently lodging €200,000 into his account from a housing agency

Apr 6th 2018, 11:54 AM 33,622 Views No Comments

“This is a serious breach of trust and confidence,” the sitting judge said yesterday.

# fraud - Friday 23 March, 2018

Couple in Kildare sentenced over 'one of largest welfare fraud cases in the State' Naas

Couple in Kildare sentenced over 'one of largest welfare fraud cases in the State'

Mar 23rd 2018, 2:28 PM 202,912 Views 157 Comments

The couple claimed rent allowance to pay off a mortgage that the husband got under a false name.

# fraud - Wednesday 21 March, 2018

Gardaí investigate potential Islamic extremist link to €500k invoice fraud against Dublin Zoo Islamic Extremism

Gardaí investigate potential Islamic extremist link to €500k invoice fraud against Dublin Zoo Exclusive

Mar 21st 2018, 12:05 AM 41,624 Views 43 Comments

A “substantial amount” of the money has been recovered but detectives are now probing the origins of the scam.

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