Limerick gardai issue advice to shoppers ahead of Christmas season
LIMERICK gardai have issued a warning to shoppers ahead of the busy Christmas season.
As a lot of people will be shopping online, gardai have issued advice to consumers on how to shop safe in the run up to the festive season.
Sergeant Ber Leetch, Crime Prevention Officer at Henry Street garda station said: "Be wary of texts, even those in the thread of previous genuine texts from online sites or banks, especially if you are expecting a delivery.
"Be wary of cold calls, if you have any concerns just hang up and ring the company back yourself using a phone number you sourced yourself.
"Don’t download any Apps that could give fraudsters control of your device. Never ever click on links."
Sergeant Leetch continued: "Never ever give away your personal data e.g., bank details, PIN numbers, passwords, one time codes, PPS number or Eircode.
"Do not transfer any money before getting advice from a trusted person.
"If you have been a victim of any fraud or scam, change your passwords and pin codes, report it to your bank immediately, ask them to do a recall, then report it to gardaí."