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# fraudsters

Last week
17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023
# fraudsters
Scammers targeting renters in arrears 'preying on the most vulnerable'
Fraudsters are masquerading as Dublin City Council, attempting to con those in financial difficulty.
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Sep 20th 2023, 12:20 AM
This month
September 2023
# fraudsters
Bank of Ireland issues warning over new scam targeting business customers
The bank has told customers to “never, ever” share app codes with others.
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Sep 14th 2023, 8:52 AM
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.
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Jul 27th 2023, 11:05 AM
# 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.
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May 18th 2023, 10:38 AM
Last year
2022
# fraudsters
'Hi Mum' WhatsApp scam crops up in Ireland as new figures reveal a surge in fraud arrests
Over 400 people have been arrested for fraud offences so far this year.
Just 22 people were arrested for fraud offences in 2012.
Over 400 have been detained this year alone.
Scammers are becoming "increasingly sophisticated", experts warned.
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Dec 16th 2022, 12:05 AM
# Scam
Bank of Ireland sees 40% increase in fraudulent text and call cases compared with last month
Consumers are being warned about a combined fake text and phone call fraud tactic.
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Nov 1st 2022, 11:00 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.
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Jun 10th 2022, 9:28 PM
# account takeover
More than €22 million stolen by fraudsters in bank account takeovers in 2021
€1 million was stolen through phishing, smishing and vishing scams in 2021.
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Apr 1st 2022, 12:59 PM
All time
# fraudsters
Four in five people were targeted by banking fraud last year in Ireland
In the last year, fraud losses on credit and debit cards amounted to 22 million.
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Feb 22nd 2021, 6:30 AM
# fraudsters
Pair arrested in Belfast over recent scams targeting vulnerable people during pandemic
The PSNI said it will relentlessly pursue those looking to defraud others during the Covid-19 crisis.
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May 3rd 2020, 3:41 PM
# Phishing
Gardaí warn public to be alert to 'fraudsters exploiting the spread of Covid-19'
The three types of fraud being highlighted at present involve internet phishing, fraudulent selling, and social engineering scams.
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Mar 11th 2020, 6:52 PM
# Roscommon
Man who repeatedly sold two forests to different investors sentenced to six years in jail
Garret Hevey used the pseudonym James Baker when he incorporated Arden Forestry Management Limited.
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Feb 3rd 2020, 9:46 PM
# Precautionary
Bank of Ireland restricts contactless and online payments on some debit cards due to fraud fears
Customers who are affected can’t use their card for contactless payments or online until a new card is issued.
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32
Jan 11th 2019, 3:09 PM
# Caught Out
Fraudsters who conned UK phone networks out of over €2 million jailed
The group dishonestly used the personal details of hundreds of students as part of the con.
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Oct 30th 2017, 4:33 PM
# Stop and think
Companies urged to be on the alert over 'fake purchasing order' scam
Fraudsters are ordering items from suppliers under legitimate company names.
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Jul 7th 2017, 6:19 PM
# bogus callers
Fraudsters pretending to be high-end store staff scam Irish people out of thousands
One victim was convinced to transfer €38,000 out of their bank account.
32.4k
32
Aug 6th 2015, 3:24 PM
# Too Good to be True
That theoretical two-bedroom flat in the heart of Dublin for €750 a month is probably a scam
While property sites work hard to root out scammers, people should still be extremely vigilant.
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0
May 28th 2015, 5:50 PM
# fraudsters
Seven people sentenced in £1.5m mortgage fraud case
A business man, members of his family and his solicitor were all involved in the scam.
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Nov 18th 2014, 1:59 PM
# fraudsters
FLAC says new welfare strategy should target department errors - not just fraud
The organisation’s director general said Burton’s anti-fraud programme makes a concerning link between overpayments and fraud and creates potential for people making repayments to fall into destitution.
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Apr 24th 2014, 2:10 PM