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Spike in 'safe account' scam warning - BOI

Bank of Ireland has issued a warning over what it calls a dramatic increase in reports and cases of attempted so-called 'safe account' scams

Business • 06 Jun

New research shows 78% of adults are targeted by scams regularly

Watch: Majority of Irish adults targeted by scams

78% of Irish adults are being targeted with scam text messages, emails, phone calls or online content at least once a month, according to new research by the Banking & Payments Federation of Ireland's FraudSmart initiative.

Ireland • 10 Mar

The FraudSMART campaign has launched Scamchecker.ie

One in five regular online shoppers scammed in last year

One in five regular online shoppers has lost money through scams over the past twelve months, new research has found.

Business • 02 Dec 24

The majority of investment fraud starts out on social media, with fraudsters then continuing their attempts via phone or text

Sharp rise in investment fraud in first half of 2024

There was a 74% increase in the volume of investment fraud attempts in the first half of the year, according to a new survey.

Business • 14 Aug 24

These scams are often sophisticated, AIB warned

Holidaymakers warned about rise in online scam

Holidaymakers are being warned about a new type of fraud aimed at those booking travel breaks.

Business • 31 Oct 23

Fraudsters are sending people fake messages purporting to be from a member of their family with a lost or damaged phone who needs access to money

Bank of Ireland seeing 25% increase in text scams

Bank of Ireland has issued an alert about the increasing prevalence of scams involving fraudsters pretending to be relatives of people they target.

Business • 27 Jul 23

The couple received a phone call purporting to be from the "Fraud Squad" in London police (File image)

Armagh couple conned out of almost £80,000

A Co Armagh couple have been conned out of almost £80,000 by scammers.

Regional • 24 Mar 22

The Department urged customers to keep their banking and financial information safe

Department issues warning about text message scam

The Department of Social Protection has issued a warning about scam text messages purporting to be from the Revenue Commissioners.

Business • 25 Jan 21

Scammers are attempting to take advantage of possible consumer confusion

An Post warns of smishing scam

An Post has issued a new warning to customers about another smishing scam via a text message.

Business • 28 Aug 20

People receive a telephone call to their landline from an individual claiming to be a 'security manager'

Thousands of euro stolen in telephone scam

Gardaí have re-issued a warning people about a telephone scam being used to deceive people into handing over thousands of euro.

News • 25 Sep 15

Gardaí have urged people to listen for a dial tone before dialling a new number

Thousands of euro stolen in 'vishing' scam

People have been warned not to give out personal financial information over the phone after a number of people were scammed out of thousands of euro in phone calls from people claiming to be security managers at a well-known retail store.

News • 06 Aug 15

The new ATM scam has resulted in losses of €30,000 for cardholders over the past week

IPSO warns on ATM scam

The Irish Payment Services Organisation has issued a warning about a new type of scam targeting users of bank cash machines.

Business • 21 Aug 13

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