Government issues warning about fraudulent text messages asking for bank details

The Department of Social Protection has issued a warning about fraudulent text messages which ask recipients to reveal their bank details.

In a statement issued this morning, the department said that it ‘is aware that some people have received fraudulent text messages asking them to click on a link to confirm their MyGovID and their bank details.’

Users are warned that ‘These texts are not from the Department. Please do not click on the link or reply to the text.’

The Department is aware that some people have received fraudulent text messages asking them to click on a link to confirm their MyGovID and their bank details.

🚨 These texts are not from the Department. Please do not click on the link or reply to the text 🚨#SCAM pic.twitter.com/k4NyoNdQlq

— Department of Social Protection (@welfare_ie) October 27, 2020

It is added that if you think you have provided personal information in response to these messages, you should contact your bank immediately.

Earlier this year, the Department of Social Protection issued a similar warning about text messages which told members of the public that they were entitled to a Covid-19 payment.

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