Irish WhatsApp users warned as scammers use official crest to pose as gardaí in new fraud

Gardaí are warning people across Ireland about a WhatsApp scam in which criminals are impersonating members of An Garda Síochána in an attempt to obtain sensitive personal and banking information. The scam involves WhatsApp calls where the caller uses An Garda Síochána’s official crest as their profile photo in order to appear legitimate. In a warning issued on social media, gardaí said they have become aware of a number of recent attempted fraud incidents linked to the scam. “We are warning the public in relation to recent attempted fraud incidents where the scammer(s) are impersonating members of An Garda Síochána,” gardaí said. They explained that the scam aims to trick people into handing over confidential information. “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.” READ MORE | Terrifying’ – Ireland AM star opens up about disturbing present she received from sick fan Gardaí stressed that genuine members of the force will never contact people unexpectedly looking for financial or personal details. “An Garda Síochána Gardaí will never contact you out of the blue over
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