Irish police warn of smishing scams tricking victims into revealing banking details via text.

Gardaí in Ireland are warning people to be vigilant against smishing fraud during the Christmas and New Year period. Scammers are sending texts with fake bank numbers to trick victims into revealing banking details. The Garda National Economic Crime Bureau advises verifying numbers on bank websites, not giving away personal data, and reporting any suspected fraud to An Garda Síochána.

December 19, 2024
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