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A survey has found that more than four in five legal and business professionals believe that Ireland should introduce mandatory refunds for victims of payment scams.
The finding came from a poll of over 100 attendees at Mason Hayes & Curran’s annual dispute-resolution conference in Dublin (30 September).
Respondents were asked about APP (authorised push payment) fraud, where people are deceived into sending money to criminals. Such fraud reached almost €75 million in 2025, according to Central Bank figures…
CLICK HERE to read the FULL Payment-fraud victims face legal battles – Law Society article.
HOW TO SPOT A “RED FLAG” (THE BEHAVIORAL AUDIT)
Keep an eye out for these behavioral shifts in your staff:
Refusal to take leave: Afraid someone will find their “adjustments.”
Unexplained wealth: Buying luxury items that don’t match their known salary.
Working odd hours: Preferring to work alone late at night when no one is watching the system.
“Gatekeeper” behavior: Becoming overly defensive or angry when someone asks to see their records.