Wave of ‘Hi Mam / Hi Dad..” and bank impersonation scam texts in circulation
Bank of Ireland is advising customers to be vigilant amid a notable rise in impersonation scams, including fake family text…
Consumer Tech Traps: How Storage Scams Trick Users and How to Protect Your Devices
We’re all annoyed by storage alerts, but we still need them to keep our devices running smoothly. Smartphone and computer…
Think Before You Scan: That QR Code May Be a Scam
In quishing attacks, cybercriminals place QR codes containing malicious links in public places, such as parking meters or restaurants, or…
Dublin County Sheriff Seizure notice postal scam
There is not a day that goes by without some scam or another be it text or email from utulity…
Bank of Ireland warns customers of ads impersonating well-known retailers
Bank of Ireland is warning customers about social media advertisements currently in circulation which are impersonating well-known retailers offering deals…
Finnish innovation stops scam calls – Rest of Europe is following
Scam calls cause up to €850 million in losses worldwide every year, but in Finland, this tool used by criminals…
Stop Scammers from banking a holiday profit
With the Bank Holiday weekend and peak holiday season now upon us, Bank of Ireland is urging consumers to take…
Ireland puts pressure on Big Tech to tackle surge in online financial ad scams
Online financial scams are accumulating a substantial toll within the European Union, as consumers continue to be defrauded at an…
SIM swapping: when your cell phone number is used for fraud
SIM swapping is a type of fraud in which criminals take control of a cell phone’s SIM card. Find out…