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Case No. 30275Fraud (advance fee fraud) · Co. Clare

Gardaí investigate advance fee loan fraud targeting woman in Ennis

Gardaí in Ennis, County Clare, became aware of a reported advance fee loan fraud against a woman, reported on 29 August 2021. The woman, whose age is not given, applied online for a loan from a website that claimed to be legitimate, then paid €699 to guarantee the loan and €950 in administration fees, both into a Revolut account. Her bank later told her it was a scam, and no suspect has been named or charged, so the case remains under investigation with Gardaí issuing general advice on loan scams.

  1. Reported29 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí became aware of a report of advance fee fraud in Ennis, County Clare, which took place in the past week.
  • A woman in Ennis applied online for a loan from a website that claimed to be a legitimate loan site.
  • She was told the loan had been granted and was asked to pay €699 to guarantee it, which she paid into a Revolut account.
  • A caller then asked for a further deposit for administration fees, and she paid €950 into the same Revolut account.
When
The report was published on 29 August 2021, and the fraud is described as having taken place in the week before.
Other details
  • She contacted her bank, which told her the payments were a scam.
  • Vulnerable people and those who have difficulty obtaining loans from established financial institutions are being targeted by numerous websites offering unsecured loans.
  • The public is advised never to apply for a loan from an entity not authorised by the Central Bank.
Investigation
Gardaí are providing general advice about advance fee loan scams that target vulnerable persons.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí became aware of a report of advance fee fraud in Ennis in the past week. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatA woman in Ennis applied for a loan online from a site purporting to be a legitimate loan site. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatShe was informed the loan had been granted and asked to pay €699 to guarantee the loan. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatShe paid €699 into a Revolut account. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatShe received a call from a person asking for a further deposit for administration fees. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatShe paid €950 into the same Revolut account. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatShe contacted her bank who informed her it was a scam. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherVulnerable persons and individuals who have difficulty obtaining loans from established financial institutions are being targeted by numerous websites offering unsecured loans. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe public is advised to never apply for a loan from an entity not authorised by the Central Bank. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Aug2021
    Reportedclareecho.ie, first report
    Gardaí aware of report of advance fee fraud in Ennis - Clare Echo

    First report of the fraud; Gardaí providing general advice about advance fee loan scams targeting vulnerable persons.

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