fraud

From concerns about predators, fraudsters and consent, sharing pictures of kids has never been so easy yet so complex. In the age of social media, there’s little that goes undocumented. As anyone who owns a Facebook or Instagram account will know, this also applies to parenting. From announcing the beginnings of a parenthood journey with […]

3 years ago

They’re warning the general public to be wary. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau is alerting the public to an ongoing Advance Fee Fraud related to websites offering unsecured loans to financially vulnerable people as we enter the Christmas period. A number of websites offering un-secured loans are targeting financially vulnerable persons who have difficulty […]

5 years ago

The pandemic saw a dip in reports but September’s expected reopening of campuses is causing concern. Gardaí are urging prospective students and their parents to beware of rental scams that have cost victims €900,000 since 2019. Though rental scams declined as a result of online learning during the pandemic, many students preparing to return to on-site […]

5 years ago

Do you have any of these apps? Experts at security firm Sophos have found that 22 apps available on Android phones are a source of ‘clickfraud’. 22 apps that can be found on the Google Play Store have a background function that opens ads in your browser without you knowing. According to The Sun, an expert said: […]

8 years ago

Be careful who you answer the phone to. Phone scams have been on the rise in recent months and it’s safe to say many of us are wary about answering messages and phone calls these days. But the latest scam is coming from someone pretending to be a Bank Of Ireland employee. Bank Of Ireland […]

9 years ago

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9 years ago