2023 Irish holiday scams reach €100m, a 16% increase from 2022, with BPFI urging vigilance in card transactions.

Irish holidaymakers warned of complex scams as €100m was stolen in 2023, a 16% increase from 2022. Banking and Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) urged people to be "extra vigilant," especially when booking trips and making holiday-related purchases. Fraudsters targeted credit and debit cards in 95% of fraudulent transactions.