From Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform; Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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Scams and attempted fraud are very common. They can happen at any time.
Government departments and agencies or your bank will never phone, text, email or video call you unexpectedly asking for your bank details.
Never give your bank details, passwords or personal details if it seems a bit odd or out of the blue.
Do not engage with anyone who contacts you saying that they have your PPS number.
If you believe you are a victim of a cyber-crime, contact your local Garda station and take screenshots of texts, emails or other communications.
Some of the most common types of scams involve the use of fake emails, calls or texts pretending to be from real companies.
We are aware of texts being sent to people telling them to click on a link to claim an energy credit. These texts link to a site that looks like gov.ie. There is no such scheme being offered by the government and people are warned not to click on the link or enter any personal details.
Be careful of texts or emails that ask for personal details or ask you to click a link.
Be careful of suspicious phone calls.
If anyone contacts you and says that they have your personal, medical or financial details:
The simplest thing to do is to ignore them or hang up.
If you are unsure if the contact is genuine, hang up. Find the contact details yourself of the organisation they claim to be calling from and contact them directly.
If you believe you are a victim of a fraud or a scam: