Victims spend an average of 8.9 days resolving online scams, and 50 per cent of those targeted say they now avoid shopping with smaller or unfamiliar brands.

GAA Palestine said it was 'deeply disappointed' with the refusal decision and would 'immediately' appeal.

Juan Souza Gomes, 25, with no fixed address, appeared at a weekend sitting of Dublin District Court.

Mr Justice Anthony Barr said the decision maker at the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) found the man was “subjectively credible” but his fears of persecution were “objectively unfounded”