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BreakingNews.ie
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Public urged to watch out for ticket scams ahead of Oasis and Electric Picnic
Social media posts advertising tickets for Oasis or Electric Picnic should be treated with a healthy amount of suspicion. Oasis will play two sold-out gigs in Dublin in the middle of August, while Electric Picnic will return at the end of next month. Advertisement Bank of Ireland is warning that it is expecting scammers to be highly active ahead of those major events. The bank said some red flags include pressure to buy quickly, unusually low prices, and no opportunity to meet in person. Bank of Ireland said fraudsters are increasingly targeting music fans with social media posts, and said its purchase fraud is up by almost a fifth in the first six months of this year, compared to 2024. Head of Fraud at Bank of Ireland, Nicola Sadlier, said: "With these gigs coming up, including the likes of Electric Picnic, we believe fradusters will be highly active. "We want customers to enjoy the music and not fall victim to fraud. Scammers know how much people want to see popular bands or attend festivals and they're using that to trick people inot handing over their money." Sadlier said people should not be embarrassed to get in touch with the bank if they have been scammed. "Get in touch and we will do our best to recover those funds for you as soon as we become aware, no judgment at all."
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Oasis ticket scam warning ahead of Britpop icons' Dublin concerts
A warning has been issued over potential ticket scams as many Oasis fans scramble for last-minute opportunities to see the Britpop legends live in Dublin. Bank of Ireland has advised Oasis fans who haven't yet managed to secure tickets for the '90s group's reunion shows in Croke Park to exercise caution if presented with the offer of cheap tickets in the lead-up to the concerts. The bank has noted a 17 per cent increase in purchase scams reported to Bank of Ireland in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year. There have also been many anecdotal reports of people falling victim to fake ticket listings on social media and unofficial resale sites. Nicola Sadlier, Head of Fraud, Bank of Ireland said: "We want our customers to enjoy the music, not fall victim to fraud. Scammers know how much people want to see popular bands or festivals and they're using that to trick people into handing over their money. If something sounds too good to be true, it's probably fraud. If you've been targeted or think you've fallen for a scam, contact your bank immediately. Bank of Ireland has a 24/7 fraud team available to support customers. The sooner you act, the better the chance of recovering your money." (Image: Getty Images) If seeking a ticket for the Gallagher brothers' shows in Croker on August 16 and 17, it's advised to look out for prices that may be too good to be true. If the seller is pushing for a fast sale, it's also suggested that it could be the sign of a scam. It may also be a sign of a fraudulent offer if the seller refuses to let you see the ticket in person. If you believe you may have been targeted in a ticket scam, it's recommended to contact your bank immediately. Bank of Ireland customers can contact the bank's fraud team on 1800 946 764. Tickets for the Oasis reunion sold out across all venues due to huge demand when they went online earlier in the year. However, there are still several options available for fans trying to snag a last-minute spot. Limited last-minute tickets can be bought from the official Ticketmaster resale site, where fans who can no longer go sell their seats, although these tend to go into and out of stock quickly. Elsewhere, resale sites like Viagogo, Vivid Seats, StubHub and Twickets are selling tickets for various dates, although fans should always bear in mind that many official sites, such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation, discourage the purchase of resale tickets. Meanwhile Seat Unique has some VIP tickets available offering a host of additional perks alongside access to the gig. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
The Irish Sun
06-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
‘Urgent reminder' – Irish bank issues major alert over spike in sophisticated scam as customers duped
BANK of Ireland has issued an urgent alert to its customers over a spike in sophisticated scams doing the rounds. Fraudsters are targeting customers with convincing fake texts and phone calls, tricking them into transferring their money to bogus 'safe accounts', in many cases via Revolut. Advertisement 4 Bank of Ireland has issued a warning to all its customers regarding scams 4 Users are being tricked into transferring their money to bogus 'safe accounts' Credit: BankofIreland 4 Fraudsters are targeting customers with convincing fake texts and phone calls Credit: BankofIrlenad According to Text messages and phone calls are the most common methods used by these criminals. Customers should be particularly alert for fraudulent texts that attempt to lure them into calling a fake 'bank' phoneline. This is where the account holder is then duped into transferring funds to their secondary account. Advertisement READ MORE IN MONEY Reports of the scam to Bank of Ireland's fraud line and Text Checker service have been on the increase since the start of the year. Daily reports are over 10 times the number of those reported weekly in April and May in this week alone. The The Bank has seen a tenfold increase in reports of this scam in just 24 hours. Advertisement Most read in Money Head of Fraud at Bank of Ireland, Nicola Sadlier said: "We have been seeing a concerning pattern in the increase of this type of fraud. "This week's escalation has resulted in the highest number of reports in a single day of this particular type of fraud, "So we need our customers and the general public to be vigilant and recognise the warning signs. "Our main advice is to look out for these texts and do not call back. Advertisement "And remember that Bank of Ireland will never ask you to move your money to another account to keep it safe." HOW DOES THE SCAM WORK? OVER the last 24 hours, Bank of Ireland have seen tenfold increase in reports of scams mainly involving the popular banking app, Revolut. But how do these scams work and what should customers watch out for? The texts claim to be from Bank of Ireland and can drop into the thread of a genuine BOI text. Callback numbers are usually landline numbers including 01 / 1800 / regional codes The callback number will be answered by someone claiming to be from Bank of Ireland, and that there has been suspicious transactions and the customer's account is compromised The victim is then asked if they have a Revolut / or other secondary account. If they say yes, they are told that they should move all the money in their BOI account into their own Revolut account/ or secondary account The fraudster doesn't ask for access to the customer's account, and do not ask for any security details like PIN's or codes – avoiding common 'red flags' associated with fraud The victim is then told they then need to move their money from their Revolut account to a new 'safe' account If any of the points listed above have happened to you there are two main things you can do. Screen shot the message you suspect to be fraud and send it to You can also call your trusted numbers, the phone number on the back of your physical card or from the phone contact details in your mobile app. Advertisement Meanwhile, a new crackdown is being launched in the Businesses unregistered with the telecoms regulator will see their mass-texts to customers slapped with 'scam likely' warnings from next month in a bid to crack down on More than 7,000 businesses and organisations that send en-masse messages have pre-registered with the The Commission for Communications Regulation, Comreg. But SMS messages from unregistered companies will be labelled 'scam likely', while Advertisement 4 Text messages and phone calls are the most common methods used by scammers Credit: GETTY
Irish Times
06-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Dramatic spike in ‘safe account' scams flagged by Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland has recorded a 10-fold increase in attempted 'safe account' scams this week. Criminals have been contacting potential victims and luring them into calling a fake bank phoneline where they can be duped into transferring funds to a secondary account – in most cases Revolut – and in turn to a safe account, controlled by the fraudster. Reports of the scam to Bank of Ireland's fraud line and Text Checker service have been on the increase since the start of the year. This week has seen daily reports over 10 times the number of those made weekly in April and May. [ ComReg plans overhaul of SMS text message system to help block scammers Opens in new window ] The bank has urged customers to be hyper-vigilant of text messages claiming to be from the bank. READ MORE 'We have been seeing a concerning pattern in the increase of this type of fraud,' said Bank of Ireland's head of fraud Nicola Sadlier. 'This week's escalation has resulted in the highest number of reports in a single day of this particular type of fraud, so we need our customers and the general public to be vigilant and recognise the warning signs.' She said the main advice is to 'look out for these texts and do not call back. And remember that Bank of Ireland will never ask you to move your money to another account to keep it safe.' Typically the scam starts with the customer getting a text message asking them to call a phone number about a suspicious transaction or activity. Such messages can drop into the thread of a genuine BOI text. Questions posed can be a variant of 'Did you login from a new device?'; 'Do you recognise this transaction?'; or 'A transaction for [value] to [merchant] was declined and your card has been placed on hold' – followed by 'if this was not you / if you don't recognise this / etc please call us back on a given number. The callback number will be answered by someone claiming to be from Bank of Ireland, highlighting suspicious transactions and claiming the customer's account is compromised. The victim is then asked if they have a Revolut / or other secondary account. If they say yes, they are told that they should move all the money from their BOI account into their own Revolut account, or secondary account. The fraudster does not ask for access to the customer's account, and does not ask for any security details like pin numbers or codes – avoiding common red flags associated with fraud. The victim is then told they need to move their money from their Revolut account to a new 'safe' account, after which it disappears for good.
Irish Examiner
06-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
BOI warns of surge in text scam tricking customers into transferring money to ‘safe accounts'
Some Bank of Ireland customers have been tricked into transferring money to bogus "safe accounts" in a sophisticated scam that has surged tenfold in 24 hours. Bank of Ireland is warning the public about the scam, which involves convincing texts and phone calls. A variation of wording is used in the texts. Among the texts reported to Bank of Ireland is one which advises the recipient that their 'card has been placed on hold due to recent activity.' It adds: 'To review and remove the hold, please contact us immediately at 019061952. REF:BOI7749'. The company said: 'Customers should be on particular alert for fraudulent texts that attempt to lure them into to calling a fake 'bank' phoneline – where the account holder is then duped into transferring funds to their secondary account, in most cases Revolut, and in turn a 'safe account', which is controlled by a fraudster. "Reports of the scam to Bank of Ireland's fraud line and Text Checker service have been on the increase since the start of the year and this week have shown an alarming increase, with daily reports this week over 10 times the number of those reported weekly in April and May.' The company outlined how the scam works: The customer receives a text message asking them to call a number about suspicious account activity. Messages appear to come from Bank of Ireland and may even appear in genuine BOI text threads. Examples include: 'Did you log in from a new device?', 'Do you recognise this transaction?', or 'A transaction for [amount] to [merchant] was declined and your card has been placed on hold' followed by 'If this was not you / if you don't recognise this / etc. please call us back on [callback phone number]. The message then urges the recipient to call back on a number—often a landline with an 01, 1800, or regional code. A fraudster answers the call, posing as a Bank of Ireland representative, and claims suspicious activity has been detected. The victim is asked if they have a Revolut or other secondary account. If they do, they're instructed to transfer all their funds to that account. The fraudster then tells them to move the money again—this time to a 'safe account', supposedly for protection. Notably, the fraudster does not request login details, PINs, or security codes—avoiding typical red flags for fraud. Nicola Sadlier, head of fraud, Bank of Ireland said: 'We have been seeing a concerning pattern in the increase of this type of fraud. "This week's escalation has resulted in the highest number of reports in a single day of this particular type of fraud, so we need our customers and the general public to be vigilant and recognise the warning signs. Our main advice is to look out for these texts and do not call back. And remember that Bank of Ireland will never ask you to move your money to another account to keep it safe. "If you think you have been a victim of fraud, call the bank's fraud team immediately on the 24/7 freephone line 1800 946 764'. Customers who receive suspicious messages are urged to email screenshots to 365security@ The bank also advises customers to use only trusted phone numbers—such as the number on the back of their card or within the official mobile app — to contact them. Read More Government will seek to make development of apartments more viable
