The scale and sophistication of fraudulent advertising and AI-generated scams on social media are growing rapidly, making it harder than ever for people to know what’s real. New research from Visa in Ireland reveals that people who mistake fake AI-generated content for real are six times more likely to be tricked by scammers online than those who don’t (73% vs. 12%).
She’s Next initiative is designed to close entrepreneurship gap in Ireland, as new research reveals female business owners less likely than their male counterparts to have sourced and secured funding (18% women vs 36% men) Visa’s study finds that increased access to business mentorship is the most valued resource by small businesses (52%) With the programme now expanded, women business owners
Almost two thirds of consumers are more alert to the possibility of being targeted by online fraudsters during Black Friday/Cyber Monday, according to a new Visa study 73% report being targeted by fraudsters this year; 29% have been a victim of online fraud in the past 45% hoping to use Black Friday / Cyber Monday to save money on Christmas gifts
Visa today announced the winners of its second She’s Next Grant Programme in Ireland, created to boost and empower women entrepreneurship.
Women business owners are invited to apply for one of five €10,000 grants, and one year coaching from IFundWomen
Programme designed to support women entrepreneurs as research by Visa reveals confidence gap
Over half (58%) of women small business leaders surveyed, challenged by Covid-19 pandemic
May 24, 2022 –Visa is today bringing the She’s Next Grant Programme back to Ireland, to support
5 May 2022: Visa is empowering people to learn about the language of fraud, helping them spot the communicative strategies commonly used by fraudsters and feel confident when shopping online.
Research1by Visa shows that almost three quarters of people in Ireland (73%) have been targeted by fraudsters sending fake text messages or emails in the past six months. Of these, 38% are being targeted
Five women entrepreneurs across Ireland awarded grants and coaching to help fund, run and grow their business
Hundreds of entries received as Ireland first country in Europe to launch Visa programme
Winners hail from Sligo, Dublin, Mayo, Waterford and Galway
Dublin December 14, 2021 – Visa today announced the winners of its inaugural She's Next Grant Programme in Ireland. As an extension o
The case for crypto is getting stronger for financial institutions. New global research finds that nearly 40% of crypto owners surveyed would be likely to switch primary banks to one that offers crypto products
• She’s Next, Empowered by Visa launches in Ireland offering grants and mentorship to women-owned small businesses • Ireland is first country in Europe to launch programme • New research by Visa shows women business owners disproportionately impacted by Covid-19 with over 50% finding the past year a challenge
New Visa research shows how essential digital capabilities are for SMBs to compete in a post pandemic world
Amidst record rise of entrepreneurism, a new class of digitally-native small businesses emerge
DUBLIN – September 15, 2021 – Visa (NYSE: V) today announced it has helped to digitally-enable an estimated 16 million small and micro businesses (SMBs) worldwide, or just over 30% of the mult
• One in four consumers in Ireland have ‘Swiped Up’ to shop and 45% plan to shop this way in the future* • Risk of fraud top concern when it comes to shopping on social • 41% only buy from influencers that are transparent about an advert • Visa is encouraging consumers to feel confident when shopping online as all payments are protected when using a Visa debit or credit card
Irish consumers continue to embrace online shopping. A new Visa study has found that more than half (52%) of Irish consumers shop online wherever possible.