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# Fraud

Last week
16th February 2025 - 22nd February 2025
Fraudster Samantha Cookes apologises for lying about illness to obtain €60,000 in social welfare
TD calls on government to make 'catfishing' illegal after listening to The 2 Johnnies podcast
Last month
January 2025
Most Irish people say that scams have become a lot more sophisticated in the past year
Last year
2024
Daniel O’Donnell warns fans about Facebook scammers after nun among those conned
Gardaí urge public to be vigilant over 'very high levels' of text message scams
Public warned of new phone and text scam that has seen consumers conned out of up to €8,000
What's really in your tank? Ireland to raise concerns about fraudulent biofuel with EU ministers
Over a dozen bank accounts frozen and €140,000 in cash seized over supply of counterfeit phones
Attempts of investment fraud surged by 76% in first half of this year, Bank of Ireland says
AIB warns of 'taxi scam' where customers are asked to hand over bank card to courier
Two arrested in cross-border probe into more than 50 fraud reports
Six cases of suspected fraudsters attempting to take driving tests in recent years - RSA
Bank of Ireland warns of 'alarming' new wave of online scams luring people with fake bargains
Man jailed for role in insurance fraud after staging car crash
Two arrested by gardaí as part of global operation that shut down phishing platform
Man (22) avoids prison term for role in €16,000 text message 'smishing' scam
Irish men are becoming the victims of investment fraud more often, with €25m stolen last year
Trump owes $454 million for fraud. Can he pay it?
Man and woman arrested in Dublin in connection with money laundering offences
Arrested, disgraced, injured: Cryptocurrency scams promote hoax stories about Irish celebrities
Have you seen spam ads appear on your social feeds?
One scam recently came about after a hacking of an Indian politician's Meta account.
The Journal understands the account was compromised by hackers who launched more than 50 ad campaigns.
Celebrity scam ads appear on Facebook and X.com after less than a minute of scrolling through main feeds.
Gardaí investigating after Westmeath County Council hit by €515,000 payment fraud
Dublin court jails security guard who acted as 'ghost broker' selling false insurance policies
Over €7 million stolen from romance fraud victims in past five years in Ireland
US state investigates artificial voice message impersonating Joe Biden ahead of election
All time
Man defrauded students wishing to study at English language schools of almost €30k, court hears
Man arrested as part of romance fraud investigation that has identified 15 potential victims
Gardai say children as young as 14 are being recruited as ‘money mules'
Gardaí warn public to be extra vigilant of fraud when considering investments
Central Bank warns of scam targeting consumers seeking cash loans from online providers
Insurance industry signs up to agreement aimed at tackling fraud
Debunked: Fake RTÉ posts about Anne Doyle are a hoax to promote a cryptocurrency scheme
Permanent TSB launches app feature that detects fraud messages and scam websites
Donald Trump's former finance chief set to testify in civil fraud trial
Judge issues gagging order on Donald Trump after social media comments about court clerk
Police issue warning after Chinese student in Northern Ireland scammed out of £200,000
Donald Trump condemns ‘disgraceful’ fraud New York trial amid misstated wealth allegations
Millions transferred through money mule accounts in first half of year
Woman (20s) extradited from NI to Republic of Ireland to stand trial for fraud offences
Range Rover, passports and mobile phones seized as part of international fraud search in Tallaght
Bank of Ireland warning customers of increase in 'Hi mum/dad' scam texts