Scams cost Irish adults €760 million
Monday 24th August, 2026
A survey found Irish adults face 63 scam or phishing messages a year, with 22% making fraudulent payments and losing an estimated €760 million collectively.
This gives Wise a chance to comment on protecting people making digital and international payments from increasingly convincing scams.
Why have we flagged this?
This new Irish scam survey highlights a major consumer finance risk, giving Wise an opportunity to share practical advice on spotting fraudulent international payment requests.
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