A DUBLIN man labelled as Ireland’s ‘Tinder Swindler’ has been arrested by Gardai, the Irish Sun can reveal.
The suspect, in his 40s, was lifted by uniformed officers from Kilmainham Garda station earlier today.
He’s being questioned on suspicion of deceiving a number of women across the country.
The suspect, who uses two different names, is also suspected to have blackmailed a woman he was seeing after he encouraged her to send nude images.
Gardai suspect that he has earned thousands from multiple women across the country after they sent him cash when he claimed he was ill or in financial difficulty.
His victims range in the mid-20s to mid-40s age bracket.
He has also been accused of targeting vulnerable women.
And he has boasted of his wealth and his university education.
One source said: “This suspect is being held on suspicion of deception and he’s suspected of operating all over the country.
“Allegations of fraud and deception will be presented to him.”
He’s expected to be released or charged later tonight or tomorrow morning.
Separately, last February, Gardai issued an alert urging people to be aware of romance scams due to the increased popularity of dating apps.
HOW TO AVOID ROMANCE SCAMS
AN Garda Siochana’s issued the following tips to the public in a bid to help people avoid falling foul of romance scams.
- Use a reputable dating site and its messaging function to help avoid moving to social media or texting too quickly
- Take the image(s) they are using on their profile and Google Reverse Image Search
- Be careful of what personal details you share on your profile and do not give your address, a copy of your passport or driving licence
- Be wary of anyone asking lots of questions about you but not revealing much about themselves, or anyone asking you to video call but they won’t
- Never, ever send money or give your bank details including online banking password to someone you have met online
- Do not make any payment on the pretence that they visit you
- Do not invest your money in any opportunity offered by a person that you’ve connected with online – always seek independent financial and legal advice
- Do not download any app that they ask you to i.e. AnyDesk
- If you become suspicious, save all your correspondence with the individual and immediately make contact with your bank and any Garda Station
- Look out for inconsistencies like they’re university educated, but their spelling and grammar is below average.
- Act on instinct if you spot gaps in their story which can often occur as the fraudster mixes up which victim they are speaking with.
More than €7 million has been stolen from the victims of romance fraud in the past five years, according to gardai.
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