The Central Bank of Ireland has issued a warning against Eire Loans, an unauthorised retail credit firm operating an advanced fee fraud scheme targeting Irish consumers. The warning, published on 27 August 2026, alerts the public that the firm is not authorised to provide retail credit services in Ireland and has no legitimate operations within the jurisdiction.
- Unauthorised Firm: Eire Loans
- Website: www.eireloans.com
- Email: info@eireloans.com
- Phone Numbers: 0831589748, 0833446276, 0892765660
- Telegram Contact: https://t.me/LoanFinance12
- Fraud Type: Advanced fee fraud
Eire Loans operates an advanced fee fraud scheme in which consumers are asked to pay upfront fees before receiving a loan. However, no loans are ever provided following payment, resulting in total loss of funds for victims. The scheme uses multiple contact channels including a website, email address, multiple phone numbers, and a Telegram messaging link to solicit payments from potential borrowers.
The Central Bank emphasises that consumers should verify authorisation status before engaging with any retail credit provider. Individuals with information about unauthorised firms or suspected fraud can contact the Central Bank directly at (01) 224 5800 or report the firm through official channels. Additional guidance on protecting oneself from financial scams is available at www.centralbank.ie/financialscams. The firm’s name has been published under section 53 of the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013.
