Gardaí are investigating an allegation of fraud after numerous parents complained about forking out deposits for bouncy castles for children’s first holy communions – only to be let down on the day. A formal complaint has been made to Blackrock garda station in the wake of the most recent incident in Dublin. “Gardaí are investigating an incident of fraud that occurred in Blackrock, Co. Dublin. She paid a €50 deposit last October and got a confirmation message a few days prior to the communion, but the owner “completely ghosted” Ms Smith on the day. The website for the company in question is still live and continuing to take bookings and deposits.

Source: Irish Independent May 27, 2023 12:53 UTC