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# Fraud

Last week
10th March 2024 - 16th March 2024
Man and woman arrested in Dublin in connection with money laundering offences
Arrested, disgraced, injured: Cryptocurrency scams promote hoax stories about Irish celebrities
Have you seen spam ads appear on your social feeds?
One scam recently came about after a hacking of an Indian politician's Meta account.
The Journal understands the account was compromised by hackers who launched more than 50 ad campaigns.
Celebrity scam ads appear on Facebook and X.com after less than a minute of scrolling through main feeds.
Last month
February 2024
Gardaí investigating after Westmeath County Council hit by €515,000 payment fraud
Dublin court jails security guard who acted as 'ghost broker' selling false insurance policies
Over €7 million stolen from romance fraud victims in past five years in Ireland
This year
2024
US state investigates artificial voice message impersonating Joe Biden ahead of election
Last year
2023
Man defrauded students wishing to study at English language schools of almost €30k, court hears
Man arrested as part of romance fraud investigation that has identified 15 potential victims
Gardai say children as young as 14 are being recruited as ‘money mules'
Gardaí warn public to be extra vigilant of fraud when considering investments
Central Bank warns of scam targeting consumers seeking cash loans from online providers
Insurance industry signs up to agreement aimed at tackling fraud
Debunked: Fake RTÉ posts about Anne Doyle are a hoax to promote a cryptocurrency scheme
Permanent TSB launches app feature that detects fraud messages and scam websites
Donald Trump's former finance chief set to testify in civil fraud trial
Judge issues gagging order on Donald Trump after social media comments about court clerk
Police issue warning after Chinese student in Northern Ireland scammed out of £200,000
Donald Trump condemns ‘disgraceful’ fraud New York trial amid misstated wealth allegations
Millions transferred through money mule accounts in first half of year
Woman (20s) extradited from NI to Republic of Ireland to stand trial for fraud offences
Range Rover, passports and mobile phones seized as part of international fraud search in Tallaght
Bank of Ireland warning customers of increase in 'Hi mum/dad' scam texts
Gardaí warn Taylor Swift fans to be aware of unregulated vendors selling Eras tour tickets
Aviva says 'suspicious' personal injury claims are being withdrawn on the steps of court
Man, 60s, arrested in Mayo in investment fraud investigation
Irish actor Eoin O'Brien coerced in scam by ‘con queen of Hollywood’
Gardaí seeing 'tragic cases' of people investing life savings into crypto scams
RTÉ's Sarah McInerney issues warning over text scams after falling victim to one herself
Fraudsters 'find it easier' to trick victims into sending money than stealing their identities
Public warned over fraudsters seeking bank details through eFlow text message scam
Man arrested as PSNI probe fraud claims involving person posing as priest
US congressman George Santos pleads not guilty to fraud and theft charges
Five arrested for impersonating Gardaí in attempt to rob cash from houses
Fourteen counties hit by thieves targeting hardware stores and co-ops since December
Woman appears in UK court accused of lying about living in Grenfell Tower
Arrest made in fraud investigation involving GAA star
Public warned not to click on scam link claiming to be for 'electricity benefits'
Almost €2 million was stolen from people last year through romance fraud, gardaí say
Gardaí probe allegations GAA star involved in €1 million medical fraud
People being warned over Credit Union text and call scam