Gardaí issue warning to public after marked increase in text message scams
A total of 45 such scams were recorded in the first week of February compared with just 13 in the same period last year and in 2019.
A total of 45 such scams were recorded in the first week of February compared with just 13 in the same period last year and in 2019.
A number of “vishing” cases have been brought to the Gardaí’s attention in the past few weeks.
People have lost a lot of money.
One victim was convinced to transfer €38,000 out of their bank account.