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World Scam · Sep 29, 2026

Banks and fraud teams warn of spike in investment scams targeting people in Ireland

Bank of Ireland and national fraud awareness bodies are urging extra caution after fresh warnings about a rise in investment fraud originating on social media and via cloned firms. Authorities and banks say fast moving, high pressure approaches and cloned online identities are driving larger losses and complicating recovery.

Silhouetted user icons and an AI generated avatar overlaid on Australian parliament building
Social Media News · Sep 28, 2026

Draft Digital Duty of Care would let Australia’s eSafety office run anonymous online accounts and generate AI content, sparking fresh outcry

An exposure draft of Australia’s Online Safety Amendment includes a provision authorising the eSafety Commissioner and approved researchers to create so called sock puppet identities, including AI generated accounts, to observe, interact and post on online services. The clause has prompted renewed concern from civil liberties groups, legal analysts and social commentators about unchecked state use of covert accounts.