Gardai issue 'do not respond' warning to Revenue text scam
Gardai have issued a "do not respond" warning to a Revenue text scam doing the rounds.
One text, purporting to be from the MyGov service, claims that a tax credit repayment due to the receiver was unsuccessful. It then tells you to click a link, which clearly has an illegitimate URL.
Gardai say people should always check any correspondence of this nature by opening a new internet search browser to the official website". They said: "This text message is doing the rounds at the moment.
"Do not respond. Always check any correspondence of this nature by opening a new internet search browser to the official website."
Gardai also issued these key safety tips:
Do not click on links in unsolicited texts.
Never share personal data such as PINs, passwords, or one-time passcodes.
Your bank will never ask you to return your card or provide sensitive information via text.
Be wary of cold calls, even from numbers that appear Irish.
Always verify phone numbers independently before calling back.
Report suspicious messages to your local Garda station and your bank immediately.
And if you receive a suspicious message:
Do not engage.
Take a screenshot for your records.
Report it via the Garda website or directly to your local station.
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