Gardaí warn of new text scam
2REJWHE Garda Sign/Lantern Naas Garda Station
Gardaí are warning people of a new text scam purporting to be from Revenue and the Department of Social Protection.
Gardaí said they have received a number of reports of a text scam from ‘Gov-ie’.
“The scam informs recipients that they are entitled to a household benefits package and other such state benefits, and asks recipients to click on a link to forward their bank details,” the Gardaí said.
“Recipients subsequently receive a phone call purporting to be from their bank, informing them that they have been scammed and that the bank now needs to take possession of their bank card. A courier then calls to their house to collect the bank card.” This scam is purporting to be from MyGovID, however, similar fraudulent texts and phone calls could be received from other state agencies or legitimate businesses.
An Garda Síochána warned the public to be wary of any texts they receive requesting personal bank details. They said never disclose your bank details and PIN, and never hand over your bank card to anyone.
