#Scam
An Post issues warning over scam text messages
An Post has denied that people received the text due to customers’ data being compromised.
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.
Two men jailed for inducing dozens to invest in €5.5 million forestry scam
Garret Hevey (43) and David Peile (42) were involved in Arden Forestry Management (Arden FM).
Bank of Ireland warns customers over phishing text scam
People have been receiving text messages claiming to be from Bank of Ireland.
Fake heiress who conned New York's elite sentenced to up to 12 years in prison
Ana Sorokin traveled free of charge on private jets and lived for months at luxury hotels without paying the bill.
Garda warning over hoax callers who threaten to deport those who pick up
A number of Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service customers have received the calls.
'A completely new scam': Warning over scam that allows online bank accounts to be accessed remotely
The scam is believed to target those with banking apps on their smartphones.
Gardaí arrest two men suspected of involvement in bogus charity collections
The men were arrested yesterday.
Public warned of scam call from fraudsters claiming to be from Eir
Eir has issued advice to the public on what to do if such a call is received.
Woman in her 70s swindled out of £45,000 in 'absolutely despicable' scam
People have been urged to talk to older members of their families about scams.
Revenue warns of bogus phone call scam telling people 'a criminal case is being taken against you'
A number of individuals have received phone calls from a person claiming to be from Revenue.
People warned about email scam involving fake garda
Individuals have been asked to hand over deposits for properties.
Revenue warns of latest phone call scam telling people 'a criminal case is being taken against you'
Revenue said that this over the phone scam has in no way involved its systems or security.
'Delete and block': Tesco Mobile issues warning over fake competitions circulating by text
People are being asked to alert their family and friends about the scam.
Murder trial halted as jurors targeted in phone scam
The trial surrounding the death of Kenneth O’Brien is due to resume today.
SuperValu warns of possible text messaging scam
The supermarket chain is urging people to delete the text message.
Gardaí warning the public about a scam that tries to trick you into buying iTunes gift cards
A business in Cork was contacted by a fraudster.
'Companies are being targeted daily': Gardaí warn businesses to be vigilant of invoice frauds
Invoice redirect fraud is a crime targeting businesses working with suppliers and businesses that regularly perform online financial transactions.
Revenue warning of bogus calls demanding payment of tax bill
Revenue advised anyone who received such a call to contact their local revenue office.
Dublin Fire Brigade warns businesses about advertising scam
Gardaí are looking into the scam.
Dart delayed as fight breaks out over tissue selling scam
The gardaí were called to defuse the argument.
Gardaí warn people after victims lose thousands of euro in iTunes gift card scam
In recent weeks, a number of people have fallen victim to this scam.
Public warned not to give out bank details after reports of phone scams
A number of “vishing” cases have been brought to the Gardaí’s attention in the past few weeks.
PSNI issues warning after over €20k stolen from elderly through phone scams
A number of elderly people were contacted by a scammer pretending to work for British Telecom (BT).
Conman who stole by deception almost €19,000 from 'vulnerable' woman he met on dating site has paid back 'significant sum'
The man conned a woman he met through the dating website smooch.com over five months in 2013.
Get a few missed calls from a French number? Don't ring back - it's a scam
A spate of calls from French numbers has been reported today.
Australian man jailed in Singapore for selling forged Ed Sheeran concert passes
He used forged ‘all area access’ passes to bring concertgoers into the stadium.
If you got an email from Irish Water asking for updated bank details - it's not Irish Water
Irish Water issued the warning after they were made aware of a number of scams.
Four years after 'GPO girl' mystery, the woman behind it appeals jail sentence in Australia
She appeared in court this week to appeal her sentence.
Prolific DoneDeal scam artist caught in 'sting' is jailed for five years
He used the site to sell stolen livestock trailers.
11 spot on responses to those annoying Liberian scam calls Irish people keep getting
Only slightly annoying.
Did you get a call from a Liberia-based number? Don't answer, it's a scam
ComReg advised consumers to be vigilant at all times.
Poll: Have you ever been targeted by a phone scam?
People in Ireland have reported receiving calls from unknown numbers based in Vanuatu, Tonga, Nauru, Mauritania and Seychelles.
Getting calls from a strange number? Consumers warned not to return them
ComReg advised consumers to be vigilant at all times.
'You deserve this, you c***': Scammer seeking credit card number verbally abuses Cork woman
The woman had googled a helpline number to gain access to her emails, and called up what she thought was Google’s call centre.
Warning as a number of Irish law firms targeted by scam emails
Users have been advised not to open the email.
Companies urged to be on the alert over 'fake purchasing order' scam
Fraudsters are ordering items from suppliers under legitimate company names.
National Lottery warns public about Euromillions phone scam
These calls appear to have escalated in the last few days, the National Lottery said.
Australian tax office deputy accused of conspiracy to defraud the government of €110 million
His son and daughter were also arrested over the scheme.
Dublin hotel advertised as 120-room luxury getaway is actually a two-up, two-down in Booterstown
Foreign workers claim to have been offered jobs at the hotel.
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