Bank of Ireland issues warning after rise in particular type of scam
Don’t get caught out. Bank of Ireland (BOI) is warning its customers about a high volume of family impersonation messages currently in circulation, reporting a 25% increase in cases recorded in July. In a statement issued on Thursday (27 July), the bank claimed that fraudsters are sending fake messages purporting to be from family members […]
2 years ago
HSE warn public of Omicron close contact scam text
People who receive the text are asked not to click the link or share any personal details. The Health Service Executive (HSE) has warned the public to be wary of a new scam text making the rounds. The text was brought to the attention of the organisation on Wednesday (5 October). The message appears to […]
3 years ago
Gardaí warn public of “Hi Mum” text scam
Stay vigilant. Gardaí are warning the public of a return of a scam which has cost victims thousands of euros. Sergeant John Kelly from Fermoy Garda Station warned the public of the “Hi Mum” text scam while speaking to Patricia Messinger on C103’s CorkToday Show. “We see it all the time,” Sergeant Kelly said. “We […]
3 years ago
It’s been 25 years since the first ever text was sent – here’s what it said
No, it wasn’t ‘wua?’ Do you remember your first phone? I do. It was a little Siemens number with a flippy bit over the keypad that snapped off almost immediately. It was also super advanced as it allowed me to access what was once known as WAP, or Wireless Application Protocol, meaning that I could […]
9 years ago
PIC: This man’s text to his girlfriend in college has absolutely no chill
You can almost feel the love…and paranoia. After the Leaving Cert results were announced, plenty of Irish students have started making plans for their plans for the college year ahead and as is the norm, a large number of students will be moving out of their family homes. While this is undoubtedly an exciting time, there’s also a small element […]
10 years ago
This guy’s text messages asking a girl out for a date are all sorts of cringy
Unsurprisingly, she said no. Chemistry between people can be a peculiar thing to define because for every couple that instantly hit it off in a flurry of passion, there’s always some people that need a bit more practice with their flirting techniques. I’m sure that you’re familiar with the idea that some people are just interested in ‘the […]
11 years ago