Gardai warn against sharing banking details after Kilmallock fraud report
A woman from the Kilmallock area reported receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be from her bank. She later discovered money had been taken from her account
LIMERICK gardai are reminding people to be cautious when providing personal banking details following a report of fraud in Kilmallock.
Sergeant Michelle O’Halloran, Crime Prevention Officer at Henry Street Garda Station said:
“A woman from the Kilmallock area recently reported receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be from her bank. During the conversation she was persuaded to provide personal banking details.
“She later discovered money had been taken from her account. Thankfully she contacted her bank immediately and reported the matter to Gardaí.”
The local crime prevention officer explained that your bank will never ask you for your full PIN, passwords or security codes over the phone.
“If you receive a call you’re unsure about, hang up and contact your bank using the official number on the back of your bank card or from their official website. Never rely on a number provided by the caller.”