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Gardaí warn people in Donegal to be aware of 'romance fraud' ahead of Valentine's Day

Gardaí have issued a warning ahead of St Valentine's Day to warn members of the public to be aware of so-called romance fraud. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching this Sunday, gardaí are warning that romance scams are on the rise. This particular ...

13 Feb 2021 at 09:21

Local News

Pearse Doherty calls for policies to stem rise of investment scams and fraud

Donegal TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on finance Pearse Doherty has called for action to be taken to tackle investment scams and financial fraud. The call comes as Fraudsmart, the fraud awareness initiative developed by the Banking and Payments ...

10 Mar 2023 at 15:06

Letterkenny/Milford MD

Lady waiting on hospital appointment was almost scammed €95

A woman who was waiting on a hospital appointment was contacted this week by a person she believes was impersonating a HSE employee. The woman received a call from a man informing her that a date for the medical appointment had been arranged ...

29 Mar 2022 at 12:52

National News

Parents urged to talk with children about online security as spending rockets in teenage age group

A fresh warning has been issued to Irish parents in the lead-up to Black Friday sales. Spending online increased 184% among teens, with a 40% increase in online spending recorded among 18-25-year-olds. Parents are being advised to be extra ...

24 Nov 2021 at 15:18

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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 ...

23 May 2021 at 13:10

Finn Valley

Shock and dismay as old age pensioner targeted in pension prank

A Ballybofey woman has urged people in the locality to check on their elderly neighbours and relations after a woman, whom she believes to be posing as a census enumerator, called to the home of a vulnerable old-age pensioner earlier ...

29 Mar 2022 at 17:04

WARNING: Garda advice on how to avoid romance scams as Valentine's Day approaches

Donegal Life

WARNING: How to avoid romance scams as fraud cases jump

Ahead of Valentine's day, gardaí have issued a fraud warning to those looking for love online, as it emerged that romance fraud jumped by 81% last year. "Be wary of online relationships, especially if you are asked for money or to ...

12 Feb 2022 at 17:02

National News

National: Two men arrested for alleged fraud against the HSE

Gardaí have today, Wednesday January arrested two males aged in their mid 40s and late 50s, in the Dublin Region on suspicion of alleged fraud against the Exchequer and the HSE. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau are ...

24 Jan 2024 at 12:59

National News

National: Bank warning on new remote access scam as attempts to steal money rise

A warning has been issued to bank customers about a new scam in which fraudsters are attempting to gain remote access to computers and bank accounts. Bank of Ireland is urging customers to be on their guard due to a new ...

14 Sept 2023 at 10:12

National News

WARNING: Advance fee scams on the increase and steps you can take to avoid being conned

A warning has been issued over the increase of an advance fee loan scam in which victims hand Advance fee fraud requires individuals to pay a fee before receiving a promised sum of money which is never paid. Gardaí ...

04 Feb 2022 at 18:42

Local News

Gardaí issue warning and advice on how to deal with suspicious calls

An Garda Síochána have issued a warning regarding fraudulent calls and scams after a caller posing as an An Post employee stole money from a lady through a fraudulent call. The caller informed her that an attempt ...

15 Nov 2023 at 11:52

Local News

Watch: Woman scammed out of £12,000 in romance fraud

Everyone is at risk from cyber crime – with each of our lives being lived increasingly online. Cyber criminals don’t discriminate and will target anyone – young or old, rich or poor, small or large businesses – ...

01 Dec 2019 at 15:10

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