Gardaí are warning the
public in relation to recent attempted fraud incidents
where the scammers are impersonating members of An Garda
Síochána.
• A phone call from a number similar to the Garda
Confidential Line contacts a person stating they are
investigating fraud activity or investigating a crime
and require your details to progress the investigation.
The phone call comes from 0-1800-666-111. The actual
Garda Confidential Line number is 1800-666-111 and does
not make outgoing calls.
• A person or automated message tells you there is a
warrant out for your arrest or a fine. To prevent
further action you are asked to make a payment.
Speaking yesterday, Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant
Brian McSweeney said "Gardaí will never contact you out
of the blue over the phone and request your bank account
details. If you are cold called from someone saying they
are a member of An Garda Síochána and they are looking
for bank details or your PPS number, ask them for their
credentials and ring their Garda station to verify. Do
not ring a number they give you as being that Garda
station. Go to the Garda website and look up the station
phone number.
"Whilst the scammers may change their stories or
methods, their goal is always the same – they want to
access your sensitive information. Never give out your
information be it over the phone, text or email.” |
