Irish Independent : Independent | More than 200 fake websites targeted Irish residents with scams last year

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More than 200 fraudulent websites aimed at Irish residents were identified last year, the majority being hosted overseas and masquerading as trusted Irish entities such as Revenue, An Post and domestic banks. These scams, which include bogus online shops and loan‑offer sites falsely claiming Central Bank regulation, contributed to a 52 percent jump in financial scams within a single year. Their purpose is to deceive users into handing over money or personal details, highlighting a sharp rise in online fraud targeting the Irish public.

Read more: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/politics/more-than-200-fake-websites-targeted-irish-residents-with-scams-last-year/a1036986982.html

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Irish Independent : Independent | Government rules out domestic windfall tax on energy companies

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The Irish government has decided not to introduce a domestic windfall tax on energy firms despite sharply higher profits linked to the Iran‑related conflict, a move announced by Charlie Weston. This decision follows a report from the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) which found that electricity and gas suppliers are not earning excessive margins on retail sales, even as households and businesses feel increased financial pressure from the Middle‑East crisis.

Read more: https://www.independent.ie/business/money/government-rules-out-domestic-windfall-tax-on-energy-companies/a1404391683.html

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