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What we catch

The scams hitting people across Ireland, the UK and beyond.

Fake prizes & vouchers

"You've won a £500 gift card" — prizes you never entered for.

Delivery fee scams

Fake An Post, DPD or Royal Mail texts asking for a small "fee".

Bank impersonation

"Unusual activity — verify now" messages pretending to be your bank.

Tax refund scams

Fake Revenue or HMRC messages promising a refund for your details.

"Hi Mum" scams

Messages pretending to be a family member who urgently needs money.

Phishing links

Shortened or lookalike links designed to steal your details.

Scam alerts

What's circulating right now in Ireland and the UK. Got a message like these? Check it above before you tap anything.

⚠ ACTIVE NOW · JULY 2026

Fake customs charge texts

Since 1 July, all purchases under €150 entering Ireland from outside the EU carry a customs charge (€3 + VAT per item). Scammers are exploiting this with fake An Post and delivery-company texts demanding "customs fees" via a link. Remember: An Post never sends payment links by text. If you're expecting a genuine charge, pay only through the official An Post website or app — never through a link in a message. Read the full guide →

⚠ ACTIVE NOW · 2026

Deepfake "state savings" investment ads

AI-generated ads on social media are using deepfaked images and video of Irish ministers to promote a fake version of the government's planned savings scheme. The ads lead to a sign-up form, then a call from a convincing "advisor". Real State Savings are sold through An Post and official state channels only — any genuine new scheme will be announced on gov.ie, not through a social media ad.

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