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# Fraud

This month
September 2023
# Fraud
Millions transferred through money mule accounts in first half of year
The figure is an increase of 50% on the same period in 2022.
13.5k
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Sep 8th 2023, 7:45 AM
Last month
August 2023
# Cross border
Woman (20s) extradited from NI to Republic of Ireland to stand trial for fraud offences
She was extradited today by officers from the PSNI’s international policing unit.
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Aug 16th 2023, 2:09 PM
# Fraud
Range Rover, passports and mobile phones seized as part of international fraud search in Tallaght
In addition to a ‘high value’ Range Rover, which is suspected by gardaí to have been purchased with the proceeds of crime, a number of other items were seized.
20.9k
0
Aug 15th 2023, 1:31 PM
This year
2023
# smishing
Bank of Ireland warning customers of increase in 'Hi mum/dad' scam texts
These messages ultimately lead the customer to website links that are not genuine.
15.1k
28
Jul 27th 2023, 11:05 AM
# eires tour
Gardaí warn Taylor Swift fans to be aware of unregulated vendors selling Eras tour tickets
Tickets for the American singer’s Dublin shows are going on sale on 20 July.
10.2k
17
Jul 6th 2023, 3:22 PM
# insurance fraud
Aviva says 'suspicious' personal injury claims are being withdrawn on the steps of court
New internal analysis by Aviva said fraudulent claims are a “huge cost to insurers, motorists, and society”.
20.2k
22
Jun 14th 2023, 11:28 AM
# Fraud
Man, 60s, arrested in Mayo in investment fraud investigation
More than 65 complaints have been made to gardaí from people who have been deceived.
23.6k
0
Jun 11th 2023, 2:04 PM
# Fraud
Irish actor Eoin O'Brien coerced in scam by ‘con queen of Hollywood’
The actor and writer has created a film based on his experience.
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Jun 9th 2023, 10:09 AM
# Fraud
Gardaí seeing 'tragic cases' of people investing life savings into crypto scams
Gardaí say Irish criminals are moving into the area of online fraud to make money.
13.1k
20
May 31st 2023, 3:35 PM
# Push Payment Scams
RTÉ's Sarah McInerney issues warning over text scams after falling victim to one herself
The radio presenter that she was doing multiple things at once, which distracted her.
58.5k
19
May 25th 2023, 8:50 PM
# fraud prevention
Fraudsters 'find it easier' to trick victims into sending money than stealing their identities
The BPFI said fraudsters find it is easier to manipulate victims by getting transferred money directly rather than stealing their identity.
6.1k
5
May 24th 2023, 4:45 PM
# Fraud
Public warned over fraudsters seeking bank details through eFlow text message scam
Bank of Ireland said consumers are reporting a consistently high volume of these text messages.
12.3k
21
May 18th 2023, 10:38 AM
# Northern Ireland
Man arrested as PSNI probe fraud claims involving person posing as priest
The arrest follows an investigation by the PSNI in Northern Ireland.
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0
May 18th 2023, 10:07 AM
# New York
US congressman George Santos pleads not guilty to fraud and theft charges
The 34-year-old was released from custody on a $500,000 (€455,000) bond.
19.0k
0
Updated
May 10th 2023, 8:51 PM
# Gardaí
Five arrested for impersonating Gardaí in attempt to rob cash from houses
Gardaí said members of a criminal gang were calling to people’s homes claiming to be officers investigating burglaries in the area.
19.5k
15
Apr 25th 2023, 10:14 AM
# Fraud
Fourteen counties hit by thieves targeting hardware stores and co-ops since December
Gardaí have issued an appeal tonight so “a full investigation can be conducted”.
23.3k
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Apr 18th 2023, 10:57 PM
# London
Woman appears in UK court accused of lying about living in Grenfell Tower
Salma Said allegedly received almost £400,000 for lying about being a resident of the tower block on the night of the fire that killed 72 people.
12.9k
3
Feb 27th 2023, 12:31 PM
# Fraud investigation
Arrest made in fraud investigation involving GAA star
A man has been arrested “in relation to an ongoing investigation into an alleged fraud”.
131k
0
Feb 22nd 2023, 8:18 PM
# Fraud
Public warned not to click on scam link claiming to be for 'electricity benefits'
The link is circulating after details of a new cost of living package emerged yesterday evening.
8.8k
2
Feb 21st 2023, 11:29 AM
# Fraud
Almost €2 million was stolen from people last year through romance fraud, gardaí say
Gardaí are asking members of the public to be vigilant of romance fraud.
9.4k
8
Feb 13th 2023, 9:13 PM
# Fraud
Gardaí probe allegations GAA star involved in €1 million medical fraud
They are accused of asking for money to help pay for an illness.
78.7k
0
Feb 11th 2023, 11:23 AM
# Phishing
People being warned over Credit Union text and call scam
Fraudster are sending a text message and/or making a phone call claiming to be from a credit union.
12.0k
0
Feb 10th 2023, 3:26 PM
Last year
2022
# new way to steal
Garda tips to avoid getting your e-wallet emptied this Christmas
The rise banking apps has resulted in an increase of fraud and theft offences.
28.3k
9
Dec 17th 2022, 6:30 AM
# Dany Boon
Court rules that French celebrity Dany Boon entitled to €4.87m damages from fraud case
Boon won damages from a French national claiming to be ‘an Irish lord from an ancient family’.
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Dec 13th 2022, 5:14 PM
# Fraud
Wirecard fraud trial opens in Germany, with ex-CEO and two former executives on the dock
Absent from the courtroom will be Wirecard’s former COO Jan Marsalek, who evaded arrest in 2020.
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Dec 8th 2022, 7:58 AM
THE MORNING LEAD
Fraudsters stole nearly €45 million through frauds and scams in the second half of 2021
A report by
Hayley Halpin
That’s according to a new report published today by FraudSMART.
That's according to a new report published today by FraudSMART.
The report outlines how debit and credit card fraud (including ATM) hit €14.5 million.
People are being warned to be extra vigilant as Black Friday and Christmas approach.
US scammers may have taken over $45 billion in pandemic aid, says watchdog
Average text scam costs victims €1,700 as new campaign warns of bank switch con
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Nov 21st 2022, 12:05 AM
# Fraud
Elizabeth Holmes gets more than 11 years in prison for Theranos scam
Holmes was chief executive throughout the company’s turbulent 15-year history.
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Nov 19th 2022, 9:14 AM
# outcome
Spain prosecutors drop corruption and fraud charges against Neymar
It is the culmination of a years-long legal saga over the Brazilian’s high-profile transfer to Europe.
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Oct 28th 2022, 2:44 PM
# high profile case
Neymar tells fraud trial he signed documents his father told him to
The Brazilian superstar has taken the stand in Spain over alleged irregularities in his transfer to Barcelona.
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Oct 18th 2022, 1:25 PM
# scammers
US scammers may have taken over $45 billion in pandemic aid, says watchdog
Over 1,000 people have been charged with fraud around pandemic payments in the US.
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10
Sep 22nd 2022, 10:28 PM
# Fraud
47 people charged in Minnesota over $240 million Covid relief fraud scheme
The defendants face charges ranging from wire fraud to federal programmes bribery to money laundering.
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Sep 20th 2022, 9:59 PM
# Aung San Suu Kyi
Myanmar's Suu Kyi sentenced to three years for 'electoral fraud'
Journalists have been barred from proceedings in the military-built capital Naypyidaw.
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Sep 2nd 2022, 8:36 AM
# Fraud
Average text scam costs victims €1,700 as new campaign warns of bank switch con
The average invoice fraud cost Irish businesses €14k.
15.5k
6
Aug 10th 2022, 6:15 AM
# Dany Boon
Well-known French actor claims he is the victim of €6 million fraud by ‘Irish lord’
A large number of the companies connected to the case appear to be registered in Ireland, a court was told.
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Jul 14th 2022, 6:00 PM
# Fraud
Man arrested in Swords as part of scam email and PUP fraud probe
Approximately €49,500 was stolen in the PUP fraud and an estimated additional €120,000 was stolen in an online fraud.
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10
Jul 13th 2022, 9:59 PM
# Irish Rugby
Gardaí launch investigation into alleged IRFU international ticket fraud
The garda investigation is being led by detectives in Munster.
A number of people involved in the Munster Branch of the union have been spoken to by gardaí, Niall O'Connor writes.
Sources said that the investigation centres on the supply of tickets normally set aside for a specific group.
Garda probe is focused on upwards of 200 tickets.
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Jul 12th 2022, 12:10 AM
# Scam
Central Bank warns that fraudulent firms are impersonating it in a bid to defraud customers
The fraudulent entities are operating as retail credit firms and using the bank’s logo and name.
16.9k
2
Jun 10th 2022, 9:28 PM
# Fraud
Letter sent to politician claiming they were suspected of sexual offences was extortion 'scam'
It purported to have been sent by the Department of Justice and the European police agency Europol.
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May 3rd 2022, 5:41 PM
# Scam
Warning issued over fraud ring seeking bank details of victims
The scam occurs when fraudsters send out texts with a link to what appears to be a genuine bank website.
35.1k
19
Apr 2nd 2022, 4:30 PM
# Fraud
Garda warning about accommodation fraud as victims lose up to €5,000 to scammers
Gardaí have said 50% of victims are aged under 25 and students are often the main targets for criminals.
11.0k
0
Mar 31st 2022, 1:38 PM
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