In another case, a woman lost €10,000 trying to get paid for remote work after being scammed by a fake advertisement online.

These are among the cases highlighted by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) to illustrate how, between last November and this August, multiple victims of online fraud lost up to €20,000.

Gráinne Griffin, director of communications at the CCPC, said: “As the busiest shopping season of the year kicks off, it’s important consumers avoid rushing into online purchases and transactions.

“For the sake of your finances and your safety, take care when shopping online. Don’t let tactics like time-sensitive offers or countdown clocks pressure you into making a decision you might regret.”

In the first case, a man paid €11,000 by bank transfer to what s

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