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GARDAI are warning the public of a recent text message (smishing) scam where persons are receiving text messages purporting to be from Health Service Executive (HSE) and advising the public to book an appointment for a Covid-19 test through a link on the text. Once the person clicks on the […]

GARDAI are advising people to be wary of rental scams, particularly at this time of year when students are returning to college. While accommodation frauds have declined in recent months due to Covid 19 restrictions Gardaí have highlighted that the new generation of 3rd level students seeking accommodation could be […]

AN Garda Síochána are warning businesses about the continuing existence of Invoice Redirect Fraud and CEO Fraud and everyone should treat any request to change bank account details with extreme caution. In recent weeks there has been a noticeable increase in this type of crime, but earlier this year, a case […]

GARDAI at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau have alerted the public to an ongoing Text Message Scam focused on gaining access to personal bank accounts. An Garda Síochána supported by the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) are advising consumers to be on the alert to a text message […]

PEOPLE who work in chain stores around the county are being warned of a scam of which there have been two incidents in Tralee. What happens is a person buys an item in one store and later goes into another store in the same chain. The person then picks up the […]

THE Revenue Commissioners issued a warning yesterday to the public to be aware of an email scam doing the rounds. Various reports have been received that Tralee people have been getting these emails and the public is being urged not to give out any personal information. “This week the Revenue Commissioners have […]

THE Revenue Commissioners have issued a warning to the public about an email scam which is being sent to people in Kerry and around the country. These fraudulent emails purport to come from Revenue seeking personal information from taxpayers in connection with a tax refund or seeking credit/debit card details. Continued below… These emails […]

GARDAI have issued a warning about a mobile phone scam. People in Kerry have been getting calls or left messages where they can hear a woman screaming asking for help. When the person rings back the number they will be charged a sum of money on their phone bills or people on […]

GARDAI in Tralee are asking the public to beware of ‘phishing’ scam where criminals purporting to be from the Department of Transport look for people’s billing information and vehicle details via email. Members of the public have called into  Tralee Garda Station this morning about the hoax emails. If you […]