Public warned to be vigilant for scam calls and texts

Gardaí are urging the public not to fall victim to scam texts and calls.

People are once again reporting a surge in the number of scams texts and calls being received according to Meath Crime Prevention who said that fraudsters are using hyperlinks to bring people to fake websites. The added:

“We are continuing to receive reports from people who have fallen victim to text scams, in some cases substantial amounts of money has been lost.

“Most text scammers use a ‘hyperlink’ to bring their unsuspecting victims to a fake website, or to even import suspicious malware to their phones.

“Hyperlinks are the blue coded text underlined in blue in texts. never click on a hyperlink unless you are certain of its authenticity.

“Should you receive a text message from a delivery company, financial institution or other such business, contact them directly via a verified method rather than clicking on these links.

“Please inform anyone of these scams who may not have access to social media.”

Meanwhile gardaí in Trim are investigating a robbery that took place at Applegreen, Main Street, Enfield at approximately. 5pm yesterday evening.

One man entered the garage, threatened staff with a knife and stole a sum of cash from the till. He then left in the direction of Kinnegad.

The suspect was wearing a black jacket with a hood, no other description is available.

If anyone was in the area at the time and can help in any way please contact the gardai on 046-9431222.

Elsewhere Navan gardaí are investigating a burglary which occurred in the Glassallen area of Collon on Friday on 24th September between 3.30pm and 4pm.