How to report a crypto scam in Ireland
Report to An Garda Síochána and the Central Bank, and call your bank's fraud line straight away — an official Garda report also matters for any bank reimbursement claim.
Report to these authorities
- •An Garda Síochána — report at your local Garda station; keep the official record.
- •Central Bank of Ireland — report the unauthorised firm.
- •Your bank — call the 24/7 fraud number on your card immediately to flag the payment.
Do this in every case
- •Stop all contact and send no more money — including "fees" or "taxes" to withdraw.
- •Secure your accounts (passwords + 2FA) and move any remaining crypto.
- •Preserve evidence: screenshots, wallet addresses, transaction hashes.
- •Report the scam wallet address on Chainabuse.
⚠️ Beware "recovery" services. Anyone who contacts you promising to get your money back for an upfront fee is almost always a second scam. See the red flags →
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