Protecting Retirement Savings as Investment Scams Become More Convincing
Bank of Ireland warned on 30 September 2026 that investment scams reported to the bank rose 27% during the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2025. Its warning highlighted fabricated endorsements, fake news articles and AI-generated videos designed to make fraudulent opportunities appear credible. For people approaching retirement, protecting accumulated savings matters as much as seeking returns. The bank explained that criminals can spend weeks or months maintaining contact, offering…
