Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9266Fraud · Co. Limerick

Limerick gardaí warn after elderly man targeted in phone scam

A man in his 80s in County Limerick was targeted in a phone scam by a caller claiming to be from his broadband provider, who said he was due a refund. He was tricked into giving the caller access to his bank account, and money was later stolen from it. The article gives no date or exact location for the incident and no suspect details. Limerick gardaí, through Sergeant Michelle O'Halloran of Henry Street garda station, have since urged the public to stay vigilant against phone scams.

  1. Reported2 Jun
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • A man in his 80s received a phone call from someone claiming to be from his broadband provider.
  • The caller asked a series of questions, and the man followed instructions, believing the call was genuine.
  • The man was tricked into giving access to his bank account.
  • Money was subsequently stolen from the bank account.
Cause
The caller told the man he was due a refund.
Where
The case is recorded as being in County Limerick; the article gives no exact location.
When
The article gives no date for the scam.
Other details
  • The article gives no suspect details, and no arrest or charge is reported.
  • Sergeant Michelle O'Halloran, Crime Prevention Officer at Henry Street garda station, made the appeal.
Investigation
Limerick gardaí issued a warning urging the public to remain vigilant against phone scams.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 80s received a phone call from someone claiming to be from his broadband provider. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe caller asked a series of questions and the victim followed instructions, believing the call was genuine. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe caller told the man he was due a refund. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe man was tricked into giving access to his bank account. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMoney was subsequently stolen from the bank account. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Jun2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick gardai issue warning after elderly man targeted in phone scam

    Garda crime-prevention warning about a phone scam in which a man in his 80s lost money after giving a caller access to his bank account. The article gives no date or exact location for the scam and no suspect details.

    victim, 80s, male