WARNING!

FRAUDULENT SMS CAMPAIGN.

We have been made aware of a fraudulent SMS campaign currently circulating to mobile numbers nationwide. The message appears to come from “51472” and reads as follows:

“CREDIT UNION: A new Payee (JAMIE SMITH) has been added to your account. Contact us immediately on 015134884 if this wasn’t you.”

When the recipient calls the number provided (01-5134884), the call is answered with “Welcome to Credit Union Services.” The caller is then persuaded to provide their account credentials and personal details to the fraudster.

Please note:

• Credit unions will never request account details, passwords, or PINs by phone or SMS.
• Members should not click on any links or call any numbers contained in suspicious messages.
• Anyone who has responded or provided information should contact their credit union directly using official published contact details and report the incident to their Bank and An Garda Síochána.