“EXTREME caution” is being urged by gardaí following a Revenue scam which caused a man in Limerick to suffer financial loss.
A man in his 30s in Newcastle West received a link from who he thought was from Revenue. Upon clicking the link and following instructions, he subsequently suffered a financial loss.
“I would urge each and every individual to be extremely cautious around suspicious texts, calls and emails,” said Sergeant Michelle O’Halloran, crime prevention officer, Henry St garda station.
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“Ensure never to provide any personal data, including PPS numbers, bank account details, PIN numbers or passwords.
“If you have been a victim of any fraud or scam, change your passwords and PIN codes, contact your financial institution immediately and report the matter to gardaí.”
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