Waterford gardaí issue warning over Revenue phishing scam text

The message claims the receivers application for a tax refund has been rejected and asks for details
Waterford gardaí issue warning over Revenue phishing scam text

Waterford gardaí say not to respond or click the link. Stock Image.

Gardaí in Waterford are warning the public about a fraudulent text message in circulation.

They said on social media that a message claiming to be from Revenue is making the rounds.

They urge anyone who receives the message not to respond or click the link.

Text doing the rounds. Picture credit: Waterford gardaí on Facebook
Text doing the rounds. Picture credit: Waterford gardaí on Facebook

Gardaí say: "This text message is doing the rounds at the moment. Do not respond. Always check any correspondence of this nature by opening a new internet search browser to the official website.

"Do not click on the link.

"Never give your bank details to an unsolicited request.

"If in doubt, check it out."

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