Warning issued to public in relation to scammers impersonating Gardaí

Friday, 23 April 2021 10:29

Gardaí say they have become aware of variants of the scam to obtain personal information such as bank account details and PPS numbers

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 01-800-666-111. 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.

Crime Prevention Officer for the Cork City Garda Division, Sergeant Brian McSweeney says Gardaí will never contact anyone out of the blue over the phone and request bank account details.

The advice is to ask them for their credentials over the phone and ring their Garda Station they're purporting to represent.

People are also advised not to ring any number they give and never give out your information over the phone, text or email.