The scam calls and texts are continuing

The scam calls and texts are continuing.

In an effort to make people more scam aware, An Garda Síochána has issued the following advice;

• Do not engage with the caller.

•Do not return a call to any phone number that you are not familiar with.

• Do not click on any suspicious links in emails or text messages.

• Do not download suspicious apps / remote access software.

• Do not click on any links in emails or text messages.

• Do not send money.

• Do not download APPs / remote access software.

• Do not withdraw money and lodge it into cryptocurrency ATMs.

• Screenshot the email, text message or other communication.

• If concerned please contact your local Garda station

The HSE, the gardaí, the Department of Social Protection or any other legitimate organisation will not cold call you looking for personal information such as PPS numbers or bank account details.

Please inform your elderly/vulnerable family or neighbours and advise them not to engage with suspicious calls or text messages.

If someone calls to your home, do not let them in without seeing Identification – if in doubt ring local station or 999.