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Report a Catfish in Ireland
If you're being catfished or scammed by someone claiming to be in or contacting you from Ireland, here's where to report it and what law may apply.
Last updated August 30, 2026
Primary Reporting Agency
File a Report Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)
Secondary Agency
An Garda Síochána (local Garda station)
Applicable Law
Ireland's Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001 can apply to online romance scams; the CCPC provides consumer guidance, while criminal reports go to An Garda Síochána.
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