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Rachel Butler

Gardai warning public over new raft of scam Covid-19 text messages

Gardai have warned the public over a new raft of scam Covid-19 text messages.

The fraudulent messages have been sent to people in recent days.

They say that you could be a close contact of someone with the virus, and to order a "mandatory test kit".

Gardai have confirmed that these texts are not from the HSE and if you receive one, you should 'not click on the link provided, delete the message, and block the sender.'

This is an example of the fraudulent text messages that are circulating at the moment (Meath crime prevention Facebook page)

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They said 'If you have suffered loss and/or provided your personal details to a third party as a result of this scam, contact your local Garda Station.'

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