Liveline

Liveline

Kieran Cuddihy takes your calls and gets to the heart of the discussions that matter to the people of Ireland. 

00:00
00:00

Resumen del episodio

This episode explores the devastating impact of sophisticated Revolut scams, featuring personal accounts of victims who lost significant sums, including life savings and house deposits. Juliette Byrne shares her sister's experience of losing up to 40,000 euros through a screen-sharing scam that left her with no recourse from her bank. The discussion also features caller Agnes, who was targeted via FaceTime, and highlights the psychological tactics used by fraudsters, such as impersonating customer service and creating urgency. The hosts provide essential advice on identifying fraudulent calls and emphasize that legitimate banks will never contact you to report problems.

Capítulos

Haz clic en un capítulo para ir directamente a ese momento

Destacados

so between 30 and 40,000 euro.

00:04:58 · This reveals the devastating financial loss suffered by the victim due to the scam.

I got a FaceTime call, and there was a Revolut logo came up on the screen, and I genuinely thought it was a Revolut employee.

00:15:13 · Agnes explains how the visual cues of the scammer's FaceTime call led her to believe the caller was legitimate.

No utility company or bank will ever call you with a problem.

00:26:07 · Michael provides a crucial rule of thumb for identifying potential scam calls from institutions.

Simple advice. They will not call you.

00:27:46 · The speaker provides a fundamental rule for identifying potential scammers pretending to be from banks or utilities.

All of that money, all of those life savings, they were meant to be going in for a deposit for a house, some of it. Some of it was for holidays. Some of it was for retirement.

00:31:58 · The host describes the devastating impact of a Revolut scam on a victim who lost her entire life savings.

Episodios

5241-

"All her savings are gone..."

This episode explores the devastating impact of sophisticated Revolut scams, featuring personal accounts of victims who lost significant sums, including life savings and house deposits. Juliette Byrne shares her sister's experience of losing up to 40,000 euros through a screen-sharing scam that left her with no recourse from her bank. The discussion also features caller Agnes, who was targeted via FaceTime, and highlights the psychological tactics used by fraudsters, such as impersonating customer service and creating urgency. The hosts provide essential advice on identifying fraudulent calls and emphasize that legitimate banks will never contact you to report problems.

20 oct. 2026
5240-

"I had a single mastectomy while 7 months pregnant"

This episode begins with a warning regarding a significant Revolut scam in Ireland before transitioning into an interview with Shauna Rice. Shauna shares her harrowing experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer while seven months pregnant, following a failure by St. James's Hospital to communicate a suspicious finding from a previous MRI. Shauna reflects on the profound personal transformation and shift in perspective following her diagnosis and treatment. She discusses the immense challenges of navigating motherhood and intensive medical procedures while relying on a vital support system.

20 oct. 2026
5239-

"I don't feel it is fair for me to leave and to put my property up for sale because of a few thugs in the area"

This episode features harrowing accounts of anti-social behavior and the escalating dangers of fireworks. A caller, Anna, describes a two-year period of intimidation, racial abuse, and violence against her family, expressing deep frustration with the lack of police intervention despite CCTV evidence. Other callers share experiences ranging from confrontations with youths in the Dublin mountains to the devastating physical consequences of firework attacks, including a young girl who lost 90% of her vision. The discussion also addresses the increasing availability and lethality of modern fireworks and the ease with which they are transported across borders.

19 oct. 2026
5238-

"I said to my partner 'we have to run' becasue this is a sign of things becoming more intense"

Shane Sinan and Chloe provide firsthand accounts of recent protests in France, describing a largely peaceful demonstration characterized by young participants and musicians. They detail the escalation of tensions caused by police interventions, including the use of tear gas and the arrest of minors, while noting that primary motivations were concerns over school resources and police repression. The episode features a debate between Chloe and Martin regarding the nature of violence during the demonstrations. While Chloe argues that violence was perpetrated by a small minority as a reaction to police tactics, Martin contends that protesters bear responsibility for the unrest and should have prevented it.

19 oct. 2026
5237-

Rexit - "I have a dinosaur stuck in London"

In this episode of Lifeline, host Ciarán attempts to solve a unique logistical challenge for John Brennan, who has an animatronic T-Rex stuck in London. The half-tonne, four-metre-long dinosaur was donated by a Chinese company following an exhibition at the Excel centre and needs transport back to Ireland for use in charity events. The program features expert insights from Dave McGowan regarding the transportation of oversized items, such as planes and train carriages, and concludes with a successful connection to Simon Reid of Reid Transport. The episode also touches upon recent developments regarding local funding challenges for large-scale projects and the opening of a new crematorium in Sligo.

16 oct. 2026