Articles by Shane Hickey

Fire alert: the fake ‘Amazon TV stick’ that opens the door to fraudsters

Two out of five illegal streamers have fallen prey to fraud, likely via a ‘modded’ USB stick that exposes users to data theft and cybercrime

Scammers promise cheaper policies via ads on social media and AI-generated websites but the fake certificate leaves motorists uninsured

Installing a dedicated charger is good option – so too is switching to an EV tariff and charging at night or smartly

Experts say to avoid unrealistic prices or requests for bank transfers, as AI makes it hard to tell real from fake sites

Six of biggest providers to roll out new technology over next 12 months in effort to prevent fraud by foreign call centres

As texts and social media offer cheap offers, buying from unverified sellers can cause serious health problems

Growing number of schools are giving pupils and staff a fortnight off, but some parents complain of childcare costs

Fraudulent insurance policies are being taken out by scammers using details you do not need to hand over

The plastic ‘eco-plugs sold via social media or cold calls either never arrive or have no benefits when they do. And they can be dangerous