Irishtimes Parish Priest Scammed of Nearly €50,000 in Broadband Phishing Scheme
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A parish priest lost almost €50,000 in a sophisticated phishing scam while attempting to pay a broadband connection fee online. The incident has raised concerns about banking security, as the priest believes his bank failed to protect him as a customer. A 24-year-old man, Kelvin Kleinovas, has pleaded guilty to involvement in the scam.
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2026-03-05
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