Since the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions, homeowners all over Ireland have been taking a much closer look at their homes and making a range of home improvements.

Scammers and fraudsters are busy at work. This week, as the HSE and Department of Health evaluate the impact of the ransomware attack on their IT sysytems, its time for each of us to reflect on our own security precautions. Scammers spend their entire lives perfecting their ability to win the confidence of others while the rest of the population will be unprepared. This is why it is so important to be extra vigilant at this critical time. The following are some practical steps that you should consider to stay safe from scammers: