Scammers are using a devious technique to steal thousands of euros from unsuspecting victims.
Gardai have warned people against a type of eFlow scam that has been making the rounds. A couple almost got caught out after a woman received a text message last week informing her that her husband's eFlow account needed to be updated.
The text went on to say that an outstanding amount of money needed to be paid. When the woman clicked on the link in the text, she was asked to enter her bank details and phone number.
She received a phone call half an hour after entering her details from man pretending to be from AIB. After speaking to her for almost an hour, he informed her that he would send somebody to her house to collect her bank card.
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An hour later a man knocked on her door and asked for her bank card but thankfully the couple refused and the man left empty-handed. Speaking on the Meath Crime Prevention Facebook group, garda spokesperson warned: "These scams tend to be very sophisticated and appear to be genuine.
"But it is important to remember, NEVER click on the link in any unsolicited text or email and NEVER provide your personal information. Keep in mind that some of the numbers used for scam calls may be cloned numbers.
"Should you receive a scam call, do not engage with the caller. Hang up and block the number if possible. If you do fall foul of these fraudsters report it to your bank and local Gardai immediately."
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