Ireland · Scam Patterns
Ireland — Scam Patterns & Local Risks
Nordic-model jurisdiction since 2017; online stings less aggressive than Sweden but real.
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Documented Patterns (2)
high Fake police
Online stings under Sexual Offences Act
Gardaí place fake profiles and contact buyers; arranged-meeting interception is the standard playbook.
Mitigation: Profiles too-good-to-be-true, immediate availability with low screening = often bait.
medium Deposit scam
WhatsApp deposit demands
Common scam targeting Dublin tourist market; small EUR 50–100 deposits stack across many fake profiles.
Mitigation: No deposits; cash on the day.
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Patterns curated April 2026 from community alerts, embassy advisories (UK FCDO, US State Dept), and forum reports. Refresh as the scam-alerts queue accumulates.