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Man (33) who operated online concert and match ticket scam is jailed

Man (33) who operated online concert and match ticket scam is jailed

The court was told that Vincent McDonagh, of Lord Edward St, Kilkenny, had 25 previous convictions for a range of offences including burglary, theft, and criminal damage.

'Fell into a trap': Student money mule to speak in schools after smishing scam court case

'Fell into a trap': Student money mule to speak in schools after smishing scam court case

The judge heard that €16,350, proceeds of a smishing or phishing scam was lodged into Darragh Sutcliffe's account in four fraudulent transactions

National Treasury Management Agency targeted in phishing scam

National Treasury Management Agency targeted in phishing scam

The scammers used fake voice impersonation and a bogus invoice to scam the NTMA.

Bank of Ireland warns of spike in scam targeting customers

Bank of Ireland warns of spike in scam targeting customers

Romance scam warning after woman sent €17,000 to fraudster she met on dating site

Romance scam warning after woman sent €17,000 to fraudster she met on dating site

WhatsApp scams spiked by nearly 65 per cent in Ireland, Revolut warns

WhatsApp scams spiked by nearly 65 per cent in Ireland, Revolut warns

Majority of Irish adults targeted by scams yet don't take security steps, research shows

Majority of Irish adults targeted by scams yet don't take security steps, research shows

Majority of Irish consumers report being targeted by scammers, survey finds

Majority of Irish consumers report being targeted by scammers, survey finds

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

A survey of 2,000 Irish adults by a global money app indicates that the vast majority think scams are getting more sophisticated.

Revolut rolls out in-app calls feature for customers in Ireland to help uncover scams

Revolut rolls out in-app calls feature for customers in Ireland to help uncover scams

Fri, 17 Jan, 2025

Revolut said the emotional and financial impact to those affected by impersonation scams can be devastating,

Gardaí warn over 'very high levels' of text message fraud in run-up to Christmas

Gardaí warn over 'very high levels' of text message fraud in run-up to Christmas

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

The latest text message scam was described by gardaí as 'very convincing'

Parish priest had €50,000 stolen from his bank account in scam, court told

Parish priest had €50,000 stolen from his bank account in scam, court told

Wed, 11 Dec, 2024

Kelvin Kleinovas (24) pleaded guilty to having the proceeds of crime in his bank account in August 2019.

Scammer posing as interested buyer stole BMW car from Cork dealer, court hears

Scammer posing as interested buyer stole BMW car from Cork dealer, court hears

Mon, 25 Nov, 2024

Callum Kearney, from Highfield, Ballincollig, Co Cork, is already serving a 27-month sentence for deception offences.

Phone thieves impersonating gardaí to get codes for stolen devices

Phone thieves impersonating gardaí to get codes for stolen devices

Sat, 19 Oct, 2024

The scammers say that they are calling from a garda station and have a recovered phone they believed was stolen the night before

BOI issues urgent fraud alert as customers targeted by 'live chat' scams

BOI issues urgent fraud alert as customers targeted by 'live chat' scams

Thu, 17 Oct, 2024

The bank is warning its customers that if they get a call from someone who asks them to go to a website or to click on a link that they send, to just hang up.

Motorists warned of scam involving fake QR code stickers at parking meters

Motorists warned of scam involving fake QR code stickers at parking meters

Mon, 14 Oct, 2024

Dublin City Council say it is aware of a bogus QR sticker that is being placed on some car park pay and display machines in different parts of Dublin.

Dermot Kennedy warns fans about AI voice note scam

Dermot Kennedy warns fans about AI voice note scam

Mon, 12 Aug, 2024

Irish singer Dermot Kennedy is warning fans to be careful about another scam which is using his voice.

Gardaí warn students of rental scams as one victim loses more than €3,600

Gardaí warn students of rental scams as one victim loses more than €3,600

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Gardaí said one third of all accommodation scams take place during August to September each year

AIB warns customers after increase in 'taxi scams'

AIB warns customers after increase in 'taxi scams'

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

The scam involves customers being visited by a taxi driver or a courier supposedly sent by the bank to collect their bank cards

Footballer’s account used for €2,400 eFlow scam, court told

Footballer’s account used for €2,400 eFlow scam, court told

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

Josh Stapleton (20) pleaded guilty to a charge of theft at Dublin District Court

Online shoppers warned as purchase scams jump over 30%

Online shoppers warned as purchase scams jump over 30%

Mon, 20 May, 2024

In the last year, there has been a 32 per cent increase in purchase scams reported to Bank of Ireland

TFI warns of scam claiming to sell leap cards online

TFI warns of scam claiming to sell leap cards online

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

The fake page claimed those who bought a leap card via the shared link would "enjoy a whole year of free travel"

Romance scam warning on Valentine’s Day after Irish woman loses €450,000

Romance scam warning on Valentine’s Day after Irish woman loses €450,000

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Gardaí say more than €7 million has been stolen from the victims of romance fraud in the past five years.

Council warn against dog warden scam after man received garda warning

Council warn against dog warden scam after man received garda warning

Mon, 05 Feb, 2024

South Dublin County Council asked gardaí to call to the home of a man who had been posing as a council dog warden, issuing fake on-the-spot fines to dog owners

Daniel O'Donnell targeted by con artist after mother-in-law's death

Daniel O'Donnell targeted by con artist after mother-in-law's death

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Daniel took to his own social media channels to tell fans of the news and to pay tribute to Marion