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Gardaí issue warning over customs duty text scam

Dec 2, 2020 13:18 By Shannonside News
Gardaí issue warning over customs duty text scam
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Gardaí in the Shannonside Northern Sound region are warning people to be aware of a fraudulent text scam that criminals are using to access people'

Gardaí in the Shannonside Northern Sound region are warning people to be aware of a fraudulent text scam that criminals are using to access people's bank accounts.

People have been receiving text messages starting with the letters IE UPS stating that a parcel that is due for delivery has been delayed due to an unpaid customs duty.

People are being asked to release their package by entering their bank details to pay a small fee, usually less than 2 euro, on a website that opens from a link in the text message.

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However, Sgt Lionel Mullally of Longford Gardaí is urging people not to enter any bank details saying it's a complete scam.

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