An Garda Síochána at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) are warning the public of a recent text message (smishing) scam where persons are receiving text messages purporting to be from Health Service Executive (HSE) and advising the public to book an appointment for a Covid-19 test through a link on the text. 

Gardaí are advising people to be wary of rental scams, particularly at this time of year when students are returning to college.

Gardaí arrested a man, aged in his 20s, as part of an ongoing investigation under Operation Skein.

An Garda Síochána has issued a warning to the public about ‘Romance’ fraud as we approach St. Valentine’s Day.

Business owners, operators and financial decision makers are being encouraged to attend a discussion on Invoice Fraud in Ennis on October 16th.