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ALERT: Gardaí in warning over latest 'smishing' scam doing the rounds

Gardai at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) are warning the public of a recent smishing scam where persons are receiving text messages purporting to be from Permanent TSB advising of 'unusual activity' or a 'suspicious log-in attempt' ...

22 Jul 2021 at 18:43

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Big Irish bank warns about motorway fraud scams

A warning about an escalating wave of fraudulent text messages has been issued, with fraudsters pretending to be a motorway operator and sending messages urging customers to pay outstanding toll charges or update account details. The website links ...

06 Apr 2023 at 10:09

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Surge in scam victims as Gardaí reveal over 140 people targeted since New Year

Gardaí are warning people to 'be extremely wary' of suspicious calls, texts and emails as they reveal over 140 people have fallen victim to scams since the beginning of the year. An Garda Síochána today (January 24) confirmed they have received ...

24 Jan 2024 at 19:23

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Online 'smishing' scams jump by 50% as fraudsters use card details to set up Apple/Google Pay

Online fraud incidents are up 50% with a warning that fraudsters are now using customers’ card details to set up Apple/Google Pay. Bank of Ireland has reported a 50% increase in ‘smishing’ fraud cases This has prompted Bank of Ireland to warn ...

14 Jul 2022 at 14:06

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'Be aware' - Irish customers warned about new wave of ‘smishing’ scams

Bank of Ireland is warning customers around a new wave of fraudulent text messages in circulation, where fraudsters are using customers’ card details to set up Apple/Google Pay. The Bank has experienced a spike in ‘smishing’, where ...

14 Jul 2022 at 12:15

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ALERT: Gardaí warn to watch out for 'convincing' dodgy texts over Christmas

A warning has been issued for people to watch out for fraudulent texts over Christmas and New Year. An Garda Síochána through the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) have been contacted by numerous banks and financial ...

20 Dec 2024 at 07:38

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Irish bank warns of ‘unprecedented spike’ in fraud

An Irish bank has issued a warning to the public advising extra caution around fraudulent text messages in circulation. Bank of Ireland said here has been a spike in ‘smishing’, where fraudsters send fake text messages, which ...

05 Jul 2021 at 16:43

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ALERT: Gardai warn of large increase in attacks by scammers on customers of Irish bank

Gardai have warned of a large increase in attacks by scammers on customers of an Irish bank. An Garda Síochána and Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. are seeing a large increase in ‘smishing’ attacks on Allied Irish Bank customers ...

25 Jan 2021 at 16:24

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ALERT: Gardai warn of large increase in attacks by scammers on customers of Irish bank

23 Jan 2021 at 14:50

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'Horrible people' - Urgent scam warning issued as fraudsters prey in wake of Storm Eowyn

Gardaí and ESB Networks has warned customers of a phishing scam doing the rounds in the wake of Storm Eowyn. As the country continues to clean up the aftermath of last weekend's severe weather, fraudsters have ...

28 Jan 2025 at 15:30

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