The Communications Regulator has said that it is aware of the recent upsurge
calls using a fake Caller ID in order to get people to answer their phones.
Comreg say patterns in telecoms traffic from overseas indicates that the
level of such calls has increased significantly in recent weeks and can lead
to people becoming victims of fraud.
Gardaí are warning that anyone who rings, texts, or emails out of the blue
and requests personal information such as bank details are not to be
trusted.
They say that they have recently highlighted scams where people pretend to
be from An Garda Síochána, Social Welfare, the Attorney General's Office,
banks, delivery companies and other businesses.
However, they say while scammers may change their stories or methods, their
goal is always the same to access people's sensitive information and get
their hands on your money.
The advice is not to engage with the caller, do not return the call and do
not follow automated instructions.
Authorities also advise to never disclose personal or financial information
and to hang up and block the number if possible.
Be sure to carry out your own inquiries to find out if it is genuine, but do
not click any links or call the number they contacted you from.
If you believe you may have fallen victim to this scam, contact your
financial institution and report the matter to local gardaí.
RTÉ News.
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