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Smishing remains a challenge for telecom operators who are meeting at the Mobile World Congress this week in Barcelona

MWC hears SMS fraud a headache for telecom operators

SMS fraud, or "smishing", is on the rise in many countries, fuelled by the increasing use of smartphones.

Bank of Ireland has warned again on eFlow smishing attacks

Bank of Ireland warns on fraudulent eFlow text messages

Bank of Ireland has warned again today that fraudsters are still circulating a high volume of fraudulent "eFlow" text messages.

Business • 18 May 23

Bank of Ireland said today it is seeing a large increase in motorway-themed smishing

Motorway text scams on the rise, Bank of Ireland warns

Bank of Ireland has warned about an escalating wave of fraudulent text messages, with fraudsters pretending to be a motorway operator and sending messages urging customers to pay outstanding toll charges or update account details.

Business • 06 Apr 23

Bank of Ireland said the new scam involves fraudsters sending fake text messages to people which appear to come from a delivery company, An Post, or Government agencies such as the HSE and Revenue

Bank of Ireland sees 50% increase in 'smishing' cases

Bank of Ireland has warned that it has seen a 50% increase in detections of so-called "smishing" cases since the introduction of a new tactic by fraudsters seeking to access customer funds using Apple or Google Pay.

Business • 14 Jul 22

Meanwhile, Bank of Ireland has issued a new warning to the public to take extra caution around fraudulent text messages in circulation this week

Thousands of euro robbed via text message scams

The head of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau has said in the last three days, over one hundred amounts ranging between €2,500 and €19,500 have been reported stolen by people as a result of "smishing" or fake text messages.

Business • 30 Jun 21

Smishing involves fraudsters sending an email or text message containing a link in an an attempt to gather banking details

60% of people worried over online fraud - survey

Six in ten people are worried about being targeted by online fraudsters and more than four in ten people feel more exposed to such fraud threats since Covid-19 hit, according to Bank of Ireland research published today.

Ireland • 11 Nov 20

Gardaí say they are working closely with the AIB on the issue

Warning issued over AIB bank card 'smishing' scam

Gardaí have issued a warning about a 'smishing' scam whereby people are being contacted by text message, from individuals claiming to be from AIB, leading them to believe their bank card has been compromised.

Business • 29 Jul 20