Gardaí are warning people to be careful on the phone.
A “security manager” is currently targeting a number of Irish landline numbers to steal personal financial information.
According to RTE.ie, victims are being asked over the phone to contact their financial institution or gardaí if they refuse to disclose their personal information.
The criminals then stay on the line and the customers, thinking that the original call has ended, give out their information.
The scam, known as ‘vishing’, has cost certain people in Ireland nearly €40,000 since its operation began.
Gardaí have issued a strong public warning, with Detective Superintendent Gerard Walsh from the Garda Bureau of Fraud Investigation saying:
“These criminals are targeting vulnerable, usually elderly people and I want to warn people to never give anyone details of their bank accounts or credit card numbers.
“Please remember that no genuine person or organisation will call and ask for your details”.
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