Fraud
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Fraud Alert: Payee SMS Scam Targeting Credit Union Members
A new payee SMS scam is doing the rounds, and it is catching credit union members off guard. Several credit unions across Ireland have reported to CUMA (Credit Union Managers’ Association) that their members received this fraudulent text message. Some of our own members have also flagged it to us. So, we want to make…
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Phone-Based Scams: What You Need to Know
Phone-based scams, commonly known as “Vishing”, have become one of the most serious threats facing credit union members. According to RTÉ, vishing activity increased by nearly 300% between January and May 2025 compared to the same period last year. During the same timeframe, losses linked to compromised login details rose by 67%. These figures show that fraudsters are using increasingly…
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Don’t Let Summer Holiday Scams Ruin Your 2025 Break
At the time of writing this blog, we’re enjoying the third sunny day here in Dublin. Not just blue skies but actually warm enough to make you think about booking that dream holiday. We’re guessing lots of you are already planning your getaways. But before you do, beware of summer holiday scams that tend to…
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New Link Checker to Avoid Fraud
Combat online scams! FraudSMART has introduced a new link checker tool to help shoppers verify websites and link legitimacy before making purchases. By checking links against a real-time database of known scam sites and malware hosts, it provides vital information to support safer online shopping. Niamh Davenport of BPFI emphasized its role alongside other security measures…
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Money Muling Update
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Counterfeit €50 Banknotes
Counterfeit €50 Banknotes
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