Scam Shield Ireland
Protecting Irish families from fraud, phishing, and scams. Check suspicious messages, scan your emails, and get help from people you trust.
Remember These Golden Rules
Take Your Time
Scammers create urgency. Real organisations give you time to think.
Keep Details Private
Never share passwords, PINs, or bank details over the phone or email.
Ask Someone You Trust
If unsure, talk to a family member or friend before taking action.
Trust Your Instincts
If something feels wrong, it probably is. Do not be afraid to say no.
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What type of message did you receive?
Your message is analyzed privately and is not stored or shared
Website Address Checker
Paste the website address (URL) of the shop you want to check:
Safety Checklist
Tick each item you can confirm about the website:
Secure sites encrypt your payment details
Legitimate businesses provide contact details
Huge discounts (80-90% off) are often scam signs
Avoid sites that only accept bank transfers or gift cards
Search for reviews outside the website itself
Legitimate shops explain how to return items
Many scam sites have poor English
Watch for amaz0n.com, argoS-ie.com etc.
Common Shopping Scams in Ireland
Golden Rules for Safe Online Shopping
- Use a credit card - You get better fraud protection than with debit cards
- Look for the padlock - Check the address bar shows HTTPS and a padlock icon
- Check reviews first - Search for "[shop name] reviews" or check Trustpilot.ie
- Verify the address - Real Irish businesses have a physical address you can check
- Don't rush - Scammers create urgency. Take your time to check properly
Your login credentials are secure and never stored
QR Code will appear here
To connect WhatsApp:
- 1. Open WhatsApp on your phone
- 2. Tap Menu or Settings
- 3. Select "Linked Devices"
- 4. Tap "Link a Device"
- 5. Scan the QR code shown above
Your messages are scanned privately and are never stored
Choose Your Protection Level
Start free and upgrade anytime for full protection. All plans include our core scam detection technology.
Why Upgrade to Premium?
Message scans per day
Email & WhatsApp monitoring
Family dashboard access
- Manual message checking (5 per day)
- Learn about common scams
- Irish emergency contacts
- Decision helper tool
- 1 trusted contact
- Unlimited message checking
- Email inbox scanning
- WhatsApp message scanning
- Unlimited trusted contacts
- Priority support
- Real-time scam alerts
- Family dashboard (up to 5 members)
- Everything in Premium Monthly
- Save €9.98 per year
- Priority phone support
- Personalised scam training
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An Garda Síochána
Garda Confidential Line - report fraud and scams anonymously
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
FraudSMART Ireland
Banking & Payments Federation Ireland fraud helpline
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
CCPC Consumer Helpline
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Age Action Ireland
Free advice and support for older people in Ireland
Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm
ALONE Support Line
Support for older people who are lonely or isolated
8am-8pm, 7 days a week
Irish Bank Fraud Lines
If you have shared bank details or made a payment to a scammer, contact your bank immediately: