The public has been warned about a scam that claims to be gardai calling to warn people about suspicious transactions on their bank account.
The call, which comes from a mobile number appearing to be legitimate, claims to be from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU Ireland) of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB). The person is then prompted to "Dial 1" and so on to provide their personal bank details over the phone.
The automated, pre-recorded message states that Garda FIU are alerting the person to suspicious transactions on their bank account. The person is then prompted to "Dial 1" and so on to provide their personal bank details over the phone.
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In a statement, gardai said: "We are advising people that this is not An Garda Síochána - we do not contact a person in this way. Please be wary of unsolicited and automated calls, and if you do take one it is best to stop and think before responding or pressing any digits. If you are concerned that you or someone close to you has inadvertently provided personal information including bank details in this way take these following steps:
- Change passwords and pins on mobile banking, apps etc..
- Report to any Garda station
- Contact your bank and make them aware so as to flag any transactions and how to proceed."
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