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WATCH: Investment scams are becoming harder to spot - gardaí offer advice for consumers

An Garda Síochána are reminding the public to be aware of the rise in investment fraud scams. A spokesperson said: "Unfortunately such scams are becoming more prevalent, particularly during the pandemic due to increased online traffic and targeting ...

24 May 2021 at 12:27

Local News

'There's no telling what this person might do' - Daniel O'Donnell warns fans about scammer

Daniel O'Donnell is warning fans against interacting with a scammer who has reportedly been impersonating the beloved Irish singer. Daniel issued the warning on September 20 following the passing of his mother-in-law, Marion, whose death he ...

22 Sept 2023 at 17:14

Local News

Twitter users told to be wary of scam messages

Twitter has warned users to be aware of scammers posing as Twitter employees in order to try and get hold of log-in details and other personal information. It comes after a number of verified users on the platform, including journalists, ...

22 May 2022 at 15:00

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Longford Senator warns people to be wary of fraudulent HSE 'close contact' text scam

There has been a rise in fraud and phishing scams from people posing as major state organisations, with the latest being a fraudulent close contact notification falsely claiming to be from the HSE, a Longford Senator has reported. ...

24 Jan 2023 at 09:03

Local News

Warning not to engage with new phone fraudsters masquerading as Gardaí

An Garda Síochána has issued a warning about a new phone scam. According to Gardaí, a call will appear as a legitimate number but when answered you will hear an automated voice claiming to be from the Financial Intelligence Unit ...

02 Apr 2023 at 16:31

Local News

SCAM: Gardaí warning about online shopping delivery text scam

Are you waiting for the delivery of online shopping? If so, gardaí have urged people to beware of a delivery text scam. Gardaí warn that people are receiving text messages which say: “We have attempted to deliver your package ...

24 Nov 2020 at 16:00

Motoring

SCAM WARNING: Public warned over driving licence renewal scam on Facebook

An Garda Siochana and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) would like make the public aware of a scam which has been reported to Gardaí. A fraudulent Facebook page purposing to be the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) is ...

12 Apr 2020 at 20:45

Local News

Gardaí warn of scam calls from people pretending to be from Revenue

Gardaí in the midlands have issued a warning to the general public over scam calls from people claiming to be from revenue. Gardaí in Laois/Offaly have warned that people are receiving calls from the number 051347554, ...

19 Feb 2020 at 19:04

National News

Scam Alert: Gardaí warn of latest Revenue phone scam doing the rounds

Gardaí have been made aware of a recent vishing (telephone) scam where a caller states they are from Revenue and informs members of the public that they are entitled to a tax refund, or that they are seeking ...

20 Jul 2020 at 12:50

Covid-19

TECH TIME: Don’t get caught out by Covid scams

With the Covid-19 pandemic gripping the world, your employees are likely to be spending significantly more time online. But the overwhelming amount of news coverage surrounding the virus has created a new ...

30 Jan 2021 at 16:00

National News

ALERT: Gardaí issue warning over jury service phishing email doing the rounds

Gardaí have issued a scam warning over a 'phishing' email doing the rounds that claims to be from the Department of Justice and Equality. An Garda Síochána wish to alert the public to a phishing scam ...

03 Oct 2020 at 21:32

Local News

Gardaí warn public about iPhone sale scam

Gardaí have warned locals to exercise caution when meeting people to buy items following reports of a number of iPhone scams. ALSO READ: Longford people in flu risk group are urged to get vaccinated ...

08 Jan 2019 at 02:07

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