Garda fraud warning for students as losses reach €400,000
An Garda Síochána has issued a student fraud warning ahead of CAO offers. Gardai say there have been over 230 reports of rental and reservations scams, with total reported losses standing at above €400,000 this year. This comes ahead of the seasonal peak – historically August and October – as returning and first-time students scramble […]
1 week ago
AI scams are fleecing the Irish public
AI-powered scams have become the single biggest fraud threat facing Irish consumers in 2026, according to Irish financial organisations. Voice cloning, deepfake videos, and the use of fake identities are the top offenders for duping the public. AI technology has been used to impersonate banks, family members and even well-known public figures, raising concerns amongst […]
1 month ago
Brad Pitt responds after woman sent £700k to impersonator for cancer treatment
He has issued a statement The real Brad Pitt has issued a statement after a woman in France was tricked into sending £700k to a scammer impersonating the star. Pitt slammed the AI-assisted scammer who tricked the 53-year-old woman into thinking they were in love and that the actor needed money for cancer treatment after […]
1 year ago
Third-level students warned to be vigilant as almost €300,000 stolen in accommodation scams this year
There has been an increase of 30% in accommodation fraud in 2022 in comparison with 2019. Gardaí are advising the public to be wary of rental scams, particularly at this time of year when students are returning to college. According to Garda statistics, there has been a 30% increase in accommodation fraud between February to […]
4 years ago
New Squid Game cryptocurrency scams millions of dollars from investors
The cryptocurrency had hit a high of $2,861. A digital currency based off of the hugely popular Netflix show, Squid Game, has scammed investors of millions after its creators cashed out. The currency, called SQUID, is trading at 0.003$ but had surged to a price of $2,856 as recently as Monday (November 1), according to […]
5 years ago
Warning issued after vans follow couriers to steal packages ahead of Christmas
“Have a trusted method, ensure one of your neighbours is in.” A warning has been issued after vans followed couriers to steal packages at locations across the country ahead of Christmas. Sergeant John Kelly of Fermoy Garda Staton urged people shopping online from sites such as Amazon, to have arrangements in place so your package is left in […]
5 years ago