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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 144 ...

24 Jan 2024 at 19:23

Local News

WARNING: Gardaí issue scam alert over people receiving bogus text messages

Gardaí have issued a scam alert over people receiving bogus text messages. People continue to receive bogus text messages allegedly from banks, Revenue, An Post, courier companies and others asking the recipient to click on a link. Also read: Just ...

25 May 2020 at 13:09

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Longford gardaí issue warning over scam artists looking to tar private driveways

Longford gardaí and Longford County Council have issued a warning alert over scam artists looking to tar private driveways. Gardaí are advising people not to engage with people who call to their home unless 'you are sure they are reputable'. ...

16 May 2024 at 17:33

Motoring

Longford County Council issues motor tax discount scam alert

Longford County Council, and local authorities across the country, has warned the public to be wary of a motor tax online scam. They are urging people not to buy into advertisements on social media selling discounted motor tax rates. Also ...

12 Jul 2018 at 19:16

National News

Gardaí warn of package delivery text scam doing the rounds

Gardai in the midlands have warned of a package delivery scam that is doing the rounds. According to Laois / Offaly gardai, people are receiving text messages about bogus deliveries which says: “We have attempted to deliver your package ...

17 Jan 2021 at 14:56

National News

Gardaí warn about 'scam calls' claiming to be from Revenue tax collectors

The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau have warned the public and businesses about new scam calls which surged in December. Gardaí say the potential victim receives a phone call from a what appears to be an ‘051’ number, similar to a ...

21 Dec 2020 at 23:34

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Longford public urged to be vigilant of scam phone calls claiming to be from Department of Social Protection

The Department of Social Protection has issued a warning to the public about scam phone calls from people claiming to be department officials. The department says that the call displays a range of numbers, including its own helpline ...

11 Apr 2021 at 14:17

Local News

Gardaí warn public of potential scams relating to the Covid-19 vaccine

Gardaí are warning the public of scam text messages and calls relating to the Covid-19 vaccine. An Garda Síochána, the HSE and The Department of Health are warning the public to be aware of potential scams relating to the Covid-19 ...

25 Jan 2021 at 16:00

Local News

Gardaí warn public to be extra vigilant after a man is duped out of substantial sum of money in elaborate scam

Following an incident where a man was duped out of what has been described as a "substantial" sum of money in an elaborate phone scam, Gardaí are once again warning people to be extra vigilant. Gardaí received a report of the ...

13 Jan 2019 at 17:21

Local News

Scam Alert: Gardaí warn bank customers of new text scam that is doing the rounds

Gardaí are warning people not to click on a link in a text message that claims to be from the Bank of Ireland notifying them that their card has been skimmed. The text message leads people to believe that their bank card has ...

23 Jun 2020 at 20:00

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