Saturday 23 October, 2021
The 33-year-old was arrested following an intelligence-led vehicle stop in the north of the city.
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has today published the latest recorded crime statistics.
It warned the public not to engage with the caller if they receive such a call.
Directors of the company are believed to have left Ireland in the last two months.
Gardaí are advising students to be cautious of scams ahead of the new academic year.
Garda detectives have arrested people working in banks for suspected fraud offences.
The number of new phishing websites detected by the bank’s fraud prevention team has doubled since last month.
Gardaí say that Ireland is a target for international organised fraud gangs.
The number making the call appears to be the phone number of a garda station, but comes from fraudsters.
The man was arrested in Balbriggan, Co Dublin this morning.
Be careful with your cash.
Money mules are people who allow their bank accounts to be used to facilitate money laundering.
Government ministers have met to review progress on Ireland’s response to the attack.
HSE CEO Paul Reid said fraudsters are “leveraging off the fear” people have around this hack.
The two men were held at Terenure Garda Station before being released.
The man is alleged to have claimed €8,000 in fraudulent claims spread across the PUP and social welfare system.
The bank is asking customers not to respond to fraudulent texts that try to obtain their account details.
He is currently detained in Blanchardstown Garda Station.
The department does not contact members of the public using the number.
The man is being detained at a North Dublin garda station.
A court heard the card was used at a casino in London, for hotels stays, at a nail salon and for meals at Nando’s and Greggs.
Gardaí said today that up to 10 million online transactions were carried out over the Christmas shopping period.
Gardaí have said more people have become vulnerable to these scams during the pandemic because they are concerned about their finances.
David Williams was charged with 14 fraud offences.
Gardaí say mortgage charges were fraudulently removed from 12 properties.
Gardaí found that €430,000 had been transferred in fraudulent transactions.
The man is due in court in June.
Gardaí are warning bank users not to click fraudulent links in texts or give away personal details.
Gardaí have also issued a warning.
A file is to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Gardaí are advising the public to never click on an unsolicited text or email.
The 60-year-old woman is being detained at Balbriggan Garda Station.
Personal data was collected through a phishing email and used to make applications for the pandemic unemployment payment.
Warnings issued as scammers are using so-called “sim towers” to circulate fake text messages purporting to be from legitimate parcel delivery firms.
The bank issued a fraud alert today following an increase in reports of incidence of investment fraud.
Gardaí seized documentation during a planned raid.
Gardaí said that an investigation was ongoing.
The man was arrested in Cork city this morning.
