Bogus Tradesmen Reports Surge by 57% in H1 2025

Tradespeople, take note: Gardaí report a 57% increase in bogus tradesman complaints in the first half of 2025 compared to last year.

Scams and fraud targeting homeowners are on the rise, with forgery and deception cases also climbing sharply.

For homeowners and businesses alike, this highlights the risk of hiring unverified tradespeople.

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Source: An Garda Síochána, H1 2025 Provisional Crime Statistics

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