Swindle involves panicked customers losing more money on top of what was stolen from them in the first place

AIB is warning customers to be aware of the fraud scam. Stock image: Getty

AIB is warning customers to be aware of the fraud scam. Stock image: Getty

AIB has warned of an emerging threat of “second-helpings scams” in which criminals offer fraud victims fake services to recover their stolen money.

The growing trend involves customers who have already fallen victim to investment scams being contacted again by fraudsters who claim to be able to retrieve the original investment fee.