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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18286Fraud (phishing) · Co. Cork

Gardaí warn of fake funeral livestream scam links

Gardaí warned on 14 February 2024 that scammers had posted fake livestream links to a funeral Mass for a six-year-old boy at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Watergrass Hill, Co. Cork. The reported links lead to a webpage that captures personal details, which is a phishing operation. The article does not name a suspect, and no arrest, charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported. The latest development is the garda warning, which advises people who want to watch a Mass livestream to contact the relevant diocese directly.

  1. Reported14 Feb
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Scammers reportedly posted fake livestream links advertising a funeral Mass for a six-year-old boy.
  • The reported links lead to a webpage that captures personal details, described as a phishing operation.
Other details
  • The headline names the deceased boy as Matthew Purcell Healy, but the article text names no victim.
  • Gardaí advised anyone wishing to watch a Mass livestream to refer to the relevant diocese directly.
Where
The funeral was due to take place at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Watergrass Hill, Co. Cork.
When
  • Gardaí issued the warning in an article published on 14 February 2024.
  • The funeral date is not given in the facts or articles.
Investigation
Gardaí said they were aware of posts circulating on social media advertising a livestream of a funeral Mass.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
In court
No court proceedings have been reported.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatScammers reportedly set up fake livestream links to the funeral of a six-year-old boy. (gript.ie)
  • whatThe link reportedly leads to a webpage that captures personal details, a phishing operation. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe posts redirect users to a webpage that captures their personal information. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe funeral was due to take place at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Watergrass Hill, Co. Cork. (gript.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said they were aware of posts circulating on social media advertising a livestream of a funeral Mass. (gript.ie)
  • otherGardaí advised anyone wishing to watch a Mass livestream to refer to the relevant diocese directly. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Feb2024
    Reportedgript.ie, first report
    Gardaí warn of online scammers taking advantage of death of Matthew Purcell Healy - Gript

    Garda warning about phishing posts that falsely advertised a funeral livestream; the article names no victim or suspect and gives no arrest or charge.