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90% rise in the level of investment fraud in Ireland
Investment fraud is where criminals pose as finance managers and lure people into investing money into schemes or companies that don't exist.
Apr 5, 2024 10:22Over 270 instances of fraud reported to local Gardaí in 2023
Common tactics include scammers pretending to be banks, energy companies or courier services, with other scammers impersonating companies such as E-Flow or An Post.
Jan 4, 2024 16:34Three people in Roscommon area scammed out of total of €40,000
A total of €40,000 was sent to scammers in recent weeks by victims.
Aug 2, 2023 13:36Roscommon woman arrested in investigation into fraud and theft offences
The woman is currently detained in custody under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.
Jun 27, 2023 13:10Former GAA star arrested over cancer fraud allegations
It's alleged that over 1 million euro is involved in the case.
Feb 23, 2023 09:24Over 6,300 welfare fraud investigations launched last year
The state recovered money from 115,000 people last year
Feb 3, 2023 10:00Gardaí warn of online shopping fraud over Christmas Week
Shoppers are being urged to only use trusted sites.
Dec 16, 2022 17:51Two sentenced over scam of Roscommon building firm
Judge Johnson warned firms that if companies get emails about bank accounts, they need to ring their creditors before transferring any money
Nov 4, 2022 13:23Record number of bank accounts opened as Ulster Bank to leave market
Ulster Bank and KBC are warning customers to be wary of scams when starting new accounts.
Jul 5, 2022 08:07Gardai investigating alleged electoral fraud in Sligo-Leitrim constituency
Investigations are ongoing.
Feb 23, 2022 08:44Shannonside Newsletter
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