Over 22 million euro was stolen from members of the public using smishing or phishing scams last year.
The most common of these is a bogus text message with a link to a fake site - as criminals try to get hold of card details.
Instances of this type of fraud have skyrocketed in recent years, with 3,500 reports to Gardai in 2021.
One case of the so-called ‘taxi fraud scam’ has occurred in the Bray area in recent days with a significant amount of cash being taken from the victim’s account.
Storm Chandra: Yellow Weather Warnings for Wicklow
Duvet Day? Prepare for heavy rain and strong winds across the county from Monday night.
Wicklow Sees Strong Uptake in Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme
Almost €3.5 million invested into turning empty Wicklow properties into family homes
Uisce Éireann Slammed In The Dáil For Blocking Housing In Rural Wicklow
Local TD Malcolm Byrne warns that water and wastewater capacity issues are blocking new homes and threatening the future of rural communities, including Aughrim.
Ardmore Studios Hails Oscar Nominations For Blue Moon Including For Bray Favourite Ethan Hawke
After loving his time in Bray in 2024 for his part in Blue Moon, the star has earned a nomination for his part in the film release shot in Ireland and at Ardmore studios in Bray
Calls For Wicklow County Council To Stop Using X Immediately
“I hope Wicklow County Council takes the opportunity to act immediately on receiving this motion. It doesn’t need a mandate from Councillors to protect women and children." Green Party Councillor Lourda Scott.
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