Please beware of messages like these
Suspicious Phone Calls
Please beware of any suspicious phone calls.
We have been made aware of a "vishing scam" whereby persons are receiving calls from mobile phone numbers with a recorded message stating the caller is from the “Garda FIU” and that “suspicious transactions” have taken place on "your account”. The recorded message requests the person to “dial 1” to rectify the issue.
The calls, which are obviously not from FIU Ireland, are coming from different mobile phone numbers including 086-7652500, 087-2742110 & 089-9412301.
Protecting your Account from Fraud
To protect you and your account from fraud, please remember these 10 Top tips:
1. Never respond to an email or text asking for financial, personal or security information.
2. Your personal details are precious - always keep PINs and passwords private.
3. Don’t click on links or attachments in unsolicited emails or texts. Log into accounts and websites directly.
4. Remember, your Credit Union will never ask for PIN, One-time passcodes, or security details.
5. Don’t assume an email, call or text is genuine because someone has basic information like your name or address. Fraudsters use publicly available information to lure you in.
6. Did you know it takes two people to terminate a landline call? Make sure you hear a dial tone when you hang up or call back to check the caller’s ID - and never use a number given to you by the caller.
7. Always keep your debit/credit card in sight when paying for goods or services.
8. Cover your PIN every time you pay using your card and at the ATM.
9. Unsecured public Wi-Fi networks are hotspots for fraudsters - use 4G when shopping or
banking online.
10. If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t. Stay in control and don’t be rushed into making a decision you might regret. It’s always better to check, chat and challenge.
Student Scams
Student rental scams are on the rise, don’t get tricked into paying for a property that doesn’t exist.
Be Informed
Do your homework - familiarise yourself with the aveage rent prices in your search area
Be Secure
Keep copies of all correspondence
Be Alert
Don’t make any payments until you have got the keys and signed the rental contract
For more information on Avoiding Student Rental Scams, visit the Fraud Smart Website here.
Money Mules
A money mule is a person recruited by criminals to help in transferring stolen or fraudulently obtained money from bank accounts. Money muling equals money laundering.
For more information on Money Mules check out this helpful guide by Fraud Smart.
