Scammers are using WhatsApp to impersonate members of An Garda Síochána
Gardaí have become aware of a scam, which aims to obtain personal information, such as bank account details, via a WhatsApp call, where the caller is using An Garda Síochána’s crest as their profile photo
Gardaí in Donegal have warned the general public about attempted fraud incidents where the scammer(s) are impersonating members of An Garda Síochána.
Gardaí have become aware of a scam, which aims to obtain personal information, such as bank account details, via a WhatsApp call, where the caller is using An Garda Síochána’s crest as their profile photo.
They said: “To protect yourself from these scam be suspicious of unsolicited messages or calls; never disclose personal details over the phone. If you are cold called from someone saying they are a member of An Garda Síochána and they are looking for bank details or your PPS number, ask them for their credentials and ring their Garda station to verify.
“If you have been the victim of this or any other scam, contact your bank or financial institution immediately and report it to Gardaí. If you believe you’ve engaged with such a scam, contact your local Garda station.”