# Fraudsmart

This month

September 2023

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

Sep 8th 2023, 7:45 AM

This year

2023

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

May 24th 2023, 4:45 PM

Elaborate investment scams on the rise, with people at retirement age the 'key target group'

The scams are ‘particularly targeted at those in the over 55 age bracket and with a minimum investment of €20,000′.

9.4k

Mar 10th 2023, 8:33 AM

Last year

2022

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.

11.2k

Nov 21st 2022, 12:05 AM

All time

Irish man swindled out of nearly €7,000 paying 'custom fees' for American woman he met online

Victims of so-called romance scams were scammed out of an average of €18,000 in 2020.

46.8k

Feb 12th 2021, 6:15 AM

Consumers warned about new online scam advertising cheap flights

Consumers are advised not to use public Wi-Fi when buying things online, and to ensure ‘https’ is before the website address.

18.3k

Dec 19th 2019, 7:23 AM