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AIB warns of surge in text message scams during festive season

AIB warns of surge in text message scams during festive season

Bank reports 57% of fraud victims duped through “smishing” in first 10 months of 2025 AIB has issued a warning to consumers about text message scams during the festive season, reporting a significant surge in “smishing” fraud throughout 2025. The bank revealed that half of all fraud victims this year have been duped through text … Read more

Gardaí warn public of surge in sophisticated text message scams

Gardaí warn public of surge in sophisticated text message scams

Gardaí are urging the public to remain vigilant in response to “very high” levels of text message scams, also known as ‘smishing’. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) has reported a significant increase in fraudulent activity, with numerous banks and financial institutions raising concerns about this type of fraud. Instead of including links within … Read more