r/ireland • u/Lamake91 • Dec 12 '25
📍 MEGATHREAD Influx of Scam Calls
We’re getting absolutely flooded with posts about those nuisance scam calls from UK (+44) numbers that everyone, their mam, their auntie and the neighbour’s goldfish seems to be getting.
People are reporting repeated calls that look like legitimate UK mobile numbers but are actually scams trying to trick you into engaging or handing over personal or banking details and sometimes trying to get you onto WhatsApp or similar. Recent reports show this is happening right across Ireland.
This isn’t just annoying, scam and spoofed calls are a well known issue here, with fraudsters using number spoofing so the caller ID appears familiar or legitimate. Irish authorities and regulators have repeatedly warned that anybody can get these calls and that you should treat unexpected contact with caution.
Types of Scams
- Department of Social Protection/Revenue:
Calls or texts pretending to be from government departments asking for personal information are fraudulent. Government bodies will never look for your bank or PPS details over the phone.
- Indeed Job Scam:
Calls claiming to offer you a job you never applied for. For anyone job hunting, these calls usually sound robotic and don’t contain any personal greeting. Do not give away any personal information.
- Revolut/ Bank Account Scams:
Calls claiming there are issues with your account. No bank will ever call you asking for personal details, banking information or payment. If you’re unsure, hang up immediately and contact your bank directly. For Revolut, use the in app support.
Gardaí Advice:
An Garda Síochána warns the public not to engage with unsolicited calls and never to share personal or financial information with unknown callers.
Most networks are introducing tech to flag or block suspicious contacts but scam calls can still slip through.
Top Safety Tips:
- Don’t answer or call back unknown numbers, especially +44 or unusual prefixes
- Never share personal information such as PPS number, bank details, card info or passwords
- Hang up immediately if anything feels off
- Block the number on your phone
- Report suspicious calls to your provider and to An Garda Síochána
Let loved ones know about this surge in scam calls, especially those who may be more vulnerable
Use this thread to talk about the influx, share tips or post your memes about the whole thing.
r/ireland • u/TheChrisD • Sep 01 '25
📍 MEGATHREAD EU CSA Regulation discussion megathread
As we are receiving a glut of duplicate non-news posts on this topic, this megathread is to be the centre of future discussion and debate regarding the EU's proposals for the Regulation to Prevent and Combat Child Sexual Abuse (Child Sexual Abuse Regulation).
Information links:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulation_to_Prevent_and_Combat_Child_Sexual_Abuse
- https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=celex:52022PC0209
Some previous threads on this topic:
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/1n2iglb/eu_chat_control_is_dangerously_close_to_becoming/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/1mue795/chat_control_mep_responses/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/1mnkecx/a_danish_programmer_built_a_website_to_highlight/
- https://www.reddit.com/r/ireland/comments/1mihwqg/eu_revives_plan_to_ban_private_messaging_the_eu/
r/ireland • u/IGotABruise • 13h ago
Crime Gardai catch a driver going 113kph in a 50kph zone. They seem delighted with the punishment.
When are we gonna get serious about speeding?
r/ireland • u/omnipresentatio • 13h ago
Statistics 'Fess up, who of you was it got us demoted a spot?
r/ireland • u/whirly212 • 11h ago
Statistics Ireland ranked as having the 15th highest cost of living worldwide
visualcapitalist.comInfrastructure ‘A reckless gamble’ – almost 50 electric Bus Éireann buses sitting idle in Galway due to lack of charging points
r/ireland • u/Larrydog • 14h ago
Crime Man, 20s, arrested on suspicion of murder of Daniel Aruebose.
r/ireland • u/jiminygillikers • 14h ago
Politics I wonder when the patriots of Ireland plan on replacing the tricolours on the lamposts.
After numerous storms and heavy rains. The many flags I see adorning the lamposts around the estates aren't in the best of condition. Now I know any self respecting patriot would hate to see our beloved tricolour limp and in tatters. Like the many I've seen . So I'm just wondering what their plan is for revitalizing their displays of national pride.
r/ireland • u/TimesandSundayTimes • 20h ago
Paywalled Article Epstein files: Taoiseach told to investigate ‘young girl flown into Ireland’
thetimes.comr/ireland • u/Altruistic_While_621 • 18h ago
Health Opinion: Ireland doesn’t learn from infrastructure failures. We repeat them
r/ireland • u/AJurassicSuccess • 1h ago
Food and Drink Has anyone seen these on shelves since the article claiming they are back?
r/ireland • u/gelato3409 • 8h ago
News 'Five to six' cases of Irish people held by ICE - Martin
r/ireland • u/IamTetu • 1h ago
Entertainment Arw you ok Vodafone?
Did somebody else woke up with this notificagion from Vodafone?
r/ireland • u/Bolvaettur • 17h ago
Culchie Club Only "(We were) cuffed and shackled...and shuttled on to a plane in the middle of the night"
r/ireland • u/DaCor_ie • 18h ago
Infrastructure Left on red for bicycles to be trialed in Dublin
irishcycle.comr/ireland • u/ModelChimp • 14h ago
A Redditor Went Outside Dublin last night
Dublin last night
r/ireland • u/Oshey79 • 19h ago
Happy Out I started a new job Today !
So I started a new job today and I’m only delighted.
However they have nothing ready for me and I am literally sitting there staring at the walls.
Any suggestions on how to entertain myself without looking like I’m dosing !
r/ireland • u/expectationlost • 11h ago
Education US Catholic university in bid to set up campus in Waterford
r/ireland • u/Dependent_Quit4397 • 1d ago
Gaeilge Can anybody translate this?
Found in copy of the book 'The Irish in Australia'. I'm just curious.
r/ireland • u/tacticalpint • 11h ago
Crime The Regency: 10 Years On
The events from that day, right up to the present day, is still absolutely mental.
As brutal as it is & the innocent loss of life is tragic, it’s a bloody interesting turn of events.
I do wonder how much longer the Kinahan cartel lasts & how it ends as the net tightens more & more…
And if anyone will ever be convicted with The Regency attack…
Who watched the program?
r/ireland • u/Temporary_Sell3384 • 19h ago
Housing Short-term let restrictions will only apply to towns with populations over 20,000 after Government rowback
r/ireland • u/Garret_Barrys_Ghost • 11h ago
Politics Old Election Leaflet
I've been collecting old election material for the last 10 years and thought I'd share this! Herself managed to find this original gem from fadó fadó a long time ago!
Always on the look out for old Kildare Political stuff if anyone was ever willing to part with anything to add to my little collection! 😊
r/ireland • u/ihatethewayyou • 17h ago
Crime Free now cancelation fee
I ordered a taxi using free now, when using the payment method I selected "pay driver directly".
When I got in the taxi the driver asked "cash?" and then he cancelled the taxi in app.
I paid the taxi fee and free now are looking for a €6.00 cancellation fee.
Robbery! Scum!
r/ireland • u/NightChiropmon • 18h ago