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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11680Fraud (online text message scam) · Co. Limerick

Woman in her 40s loses money in text message fraud, Limerick gardaí warn

Limerick gardaí warned the public about text message scams after a woman in her 40s reported losing money in an online fraud. She had been sent a text appearing to be from a delivery company, entered her card details on a fake website and later found an unauthorised transaction on her account.

  1. Reported23 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman in her 40s reported losing money in an online fraud. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe woman reported the fraud to Henry Street Garda Station. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe woman received a text saying her parcel was held in customs and asking for a fee. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe woman clicked the link, reached a fake delivery company website and entered her card details. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe woman later found an unauthorised transaction on her bank account. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Dec2025
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick gardaí warn public after woman loses money in online fraud

    Reports a specific fraud complaint made to Henry Street Garda Station and adds a crime prevention warning from Sgt Michelle O'Halloran. No existing case matches this report.

    victim, 40s, female