Scammers target those without power after Storm Éowyn in Limerick

GARDAÍ in Limerick are advising caution as scammers are posing as electricity providers following Storm Éowyn.

Scammers are reportedly contacting people in Limerick and requesting personal information after Storm Éowyn left thousands of people without power. 

“Many households all over the country and within county Limerick remain without power and await restoration of power, it is important to be aware of a current scam text in circulation,” said garda Brian Hanrahan, attached to community policing at Henry Street Garda Station.

“Scammers are posing as an electricity provider and we are urging you not to share any personal information with the scammers, blocking and reporting the suspicious number.”

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As highlighted previously by crime prevention officer in the Limerick division, Sergeant Michelle O’Halloran, people are urged to independently verify requests for personal information and do not rely on messages from a thread of previous genuine texts.  

“Caution is needed surrounding such messages and I would again encourage people to discuss these types of crimes with elderly relatives and friends to alert them about this,” said garda Hanrahan.