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Ofcom plans crackdown on fake number fraud

UK phone companies will make it harder for fraudsters to use their networks under Ofcom plans after almost 45 million people were targeted by scam calls and texts last summer. All telephone networks involved in transmitting calls will be expected to ...

23 Feb 2022 at 10:55

Laois Offaly Gardai warn of scam online mobile phone sellers

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Laois Offaly Gardai warn of scam mobile phone sellers online

Laois Offaly Gardai issued advice after a number of people were scammed while trying to buy mobile phones online. “We are currently investigating a number of frauds where individuals were defrauded while attempting to buy high end mobile phones ...

14 Mar 2023 at 08:33

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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 of the Garda ...

02 Apr 2023 at 16:33

Crime & Court

Warning not to engage with new phone fraudsters masquerading as gardaí - Kilkenny Live

30 Mar 2023 at 11:33

National News

Warning not to engage with new phone fraudsters masquerading as Gardaí

30 Mar 2023 at 10:33

National News

Warning not to engage with new phone fraudsters masquerading as Gardaí

30 Mar 2023 at 10:33

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Louth public warned not to engage with new phone fraudsters masquerading as Gardaí

30 Mar 2023 at 10:33

Crime & Court

BEWARE: Another phone scam doing the rounds in Kilkenny

Gardai in Kilkenny have issued a warning after complaints of a yet another phone scam where an automated phone message is left for subscribers regarding AMAZON accounts. The targeted victim is informed that their account ...

09 Jul 2022 at 18:33

Local News

Derry public warned about parking fine text messages

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is urging the public to be aware of scammers sending fake texts claiming to be from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) asking people to pay traffic-related fines. In ...

28 Sept 2024 at 11:33

Local News

Vigilance urged after Derry phone scams result in losses of around £25,000

Police in Derry City & Strabane are urging people to be wary of scammers after reports locally resulting in losses of around £25,000. In one of two reports made to police yesterday, Wednesday 26th July, it was ...

27 Jul 2023 at 14:33

National News

Public warned as text scam offering 'discounted electricity bill' circulates again

A text scam is currently making the rounds to mobile phone users across Ireland claiming to be from gov.ie and stating that receivers of the text are eligible for a "discounted electricity bill" under the ...

31 Dec 2024 at 10:24

Life

6 signs you’ve been scammed over the phone – and what to do next

Concerned about phone scams? EE, part of the BT Group, has launched a new subscription service to help protect mobile phone users from falling prey to scammers and nuisance calls. Called Scam Guard, it ...

09 Jul 2024 at 12:33

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