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.
Sod Turned On Works At New Transport Hub At Bray DART Station
The hub will bring together better facilities for buses and taxis, as well as walking and cycling infrastructure, all connected to the train station.
Funding Announced For Wicklow Farmers After Weather Challenges
Taoiseach Simon Harris today announced additional funding for the tillage sector of €100/ha.
Man Who Beat Ex Girlfriend To Death In Arklow Drops Appeal
Daniel Murtagh, of Melrose Grove, Bawnogue, Clondalkin, Dublin, is serving a life sentence for murdering 30-year-old Nadine Lott in the run up to Christmas 2019.
Wicklow One Of 23 Counties With Less Taxi Licences Compared To Pre Covid Levels
Taxi numbers in Wicklow have declined by almost 14%, according to new figures from the NTA
Wicklow EuroMilllions Players Win Big.
Two Wicklow Euromillions players have won the top prize of €500,000 in less than seven days.
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