Bank of Ireland is warning customers about social media advertisements currently in circulation, which are impersonating well-known retailers offering deals and bargains. As online shopping peaks at Christmas, the bank said fraudsters are increasingly targeting consumers through scam social media advertisements. The ads impersonate well-known retailers, luring shoppers with fake offers and directing them to counterfeit websites designed to steal personal and financial information.

Source: Irish Examiner December 22, 2025 11:03 UTC