Scammers have launched a fresh blitz of fake text messages targeting AIB and Revolut customers across Ireland
The latest text-message based con sees criminals claiming to be from AIB bank, telling customers they need to respond to the message to complete a purchase using the popular cash transfer app, Revolut - CorkBeo reports.
Leesiders hit by the scam have taken to social media to warn others that the text messages are landing on phones. And the Gardai have warned people to be on their guard and watch out for criminals hoping to harvest personal details including bank account numbers and passwords.
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The message reads "AIB: To complete your purchase at Revolut for €300 reply Y, if you did NOT request this visit....". It then gives a website address that users are asked to click on.
Revolut has repeatedly warned users; "we will never contact you over the phone without verifying ourselves first by sending you a message via your Revolut app."
The company has warned users:
- If someone calls you claiming to be from Revolut, hang up immediately. Then contact us via the in-app chat.
- Revolut and other firms will never tell you to move your money into a new account.
- Revolut and other firms will never instruct you to ignore scam payment warnings.
- Revolut will never tell you which buttons to press or ask you to download software so someone else can view your screen."
Gardai have already had to issue several warnings about scam texts and calls claiming to be for a range of services including the main banks and popular payment apps.
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