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# smishing

Last month
November 2023
Nine arrested as part of investigation into money laundering and smishing
Gardaí have seized €1.12 million in cryptocurrency as part of the investigation.
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Nov 21st 2023, 10:22 AM
This year
2023
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.
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Aug 15th 2023, 1:31 PM
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
Last year
2022
'They were so convincing': RTÉ journalist details ‘very sophisticated’ scam that drained his savings
The fraudsters spoofed AIB phone numbers to make the scam appear legitimate.
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Aug 31st 2022, 5:20 PM
Two more people arrested in Dublin in anti-fraud investigation
203 people have been arrested under Operation Skein to date for money laundering and other offences.
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May 31st 2022, 12:29 PM
Man (20s) arrested over smishing scam targeting people nationwide
He is being held at Ballymun Garda Station.
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Feb 17th 2022, 9:25 PM
Gardaí see fraud using text, email and phone calls treble in last twelve months
Detectives have issued a warning for people to be aware of the con-artists vishing, smishing or phishing tactics.
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Feb 4th 2022, 10:10 AM
All time
College student accused of having €22k in money stolen during smishing attacks on AIB customers
Akeen Olojuwon Ahmed appeared at Dublin District Court today.
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Sep 27th 2021, 4:57 PM
Gardaí warn of text scam telling people to book a Covid test or vaccine appointment
They have advised the public not to click fraudulent links in texts or give away personal details.
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Aug 20th 2021, 2:36 PM
Gardaí warn of text scam telling people of 'unusual activity' on Permanent TSB account
Gardaí say the fraudsters want your personal data so they can steal money.
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Jul 22nd 2021, 9:51 AM
Bank of Ireland warns of a spike this week in smishing messages
The bank is asking customers not to respond to fraudulent texts that try to obtain their account details.
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May 7th 2021, 9:50 PM
Gardaí issue warning to public after marked increase in text message scams
A total of 45 such scams were recorded in the first week of February compared with just 13 in the same period last year and in 2019.
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Mar 9th 2021, 7:29 AM
AIB customers hit by increase in 'smishing' fraud attacks
Gardaí are warning bank users not to click fraudulent links in texts or give away personal details.
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Jan 23rd 2021, 12:21 PM
Warning over spate of fake texts claiming customs charges owed on online buys
Warnings issued as scammers are using so-called “sim towers” to circulate fake text messages purporting to be from legitimate parcel delivery firms.
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Dec 5th 2020, 6:30 AM
Bank of Ireland to reimburse victims of smishing scam
The bank will also launch a campaign to raise awareness of smishing.
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Aug 10th 2020, 1:07 PM
Poll: Have you ever received a smishing text message?
Smishing scams are all too common.
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Aug 7th 2020, 9:28 AM
Bank of Ireland to conduct review after customers lose thousands of euro in text scam
Fraudsters have targeted people via texts that appear to be from the bank.
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Aug 6th 2020, 4:30 PM
Gardaí warn of text message scam telling people their AIB bank card has been compromised
Individuals are then asked to send the card to one of three addresses.
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Jul 28th 2020, 10:54 PM
Youth arrested as gardaí and Bank of Ireland warn of text message 'smishing' scam
A number of reports have been received by gardaí in relation to this scam.
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Jun 17th 2020, 8:51 PM
Gardaí warn public over text message scam seeking to gain personal bank details
People are being asked to contact their bank immediately if they believe they have been scammed.
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Aug 21st 2019, 1:47 PM
Bank of Ireland warns customers over 'smishing' text scam
A link in the message might contain malware.
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Jan 31st 2017, 6:55 PM