Online scammers have been misusing Leo Varadkar’s photo to try to con people into investing thousands of euros in cryptocurrency.
Google is investigating the fake ads that have appeared on respected websites.
It comes as vulnerable people in Ireland are reported to have lost millions of euro in cryptocurrency-based frauds.
In a separate scams, one victim is said to have lost €1m, while many more are reported to have had €50,000-€200,000 stolen after they were enticed into buying non-existent cryptocurrency.
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