Bank of Ireland has warned the public to be wary of fraudulent text messages
being circulated which try to get people to disclose account details.
It said the practice of sending fake text messages, known as "smishing", is
frequently deployed by fraudsters.
Bank of Ireland noted that there has been a recent spike in messages aimed
specifically at bank customers.
It advised customers not to respond to these SMS text messages, which are
designed to appear as if sent by the bank and look like originating from a
genuine phone number.
Bank of Ireland said it never texts customers asking them to update or
provide online banking information.
Anyone receiving such texts should delete them from their mobile device
immediately, it added.
Scams currently in circulation include requests to dial high cost phone
lines operating as advice centres and calls from fake medical or charitable
organisations asking for urgent money transfers.
People should also avoid suspicious emails or texts asking for personal
details or linking to fake websites.
Bank of Ireland said its online security team continues to work to identify
new fraud attempts on a daily basis.
Any customers with concerns should send an email to
365security@xxxxxxx <mailto:365security@xxxxxxx>
if they spot anything suspicious.
It also said that customers can take practical steps to ensure they are
banking safely online, including logging out of online banking when finished
and updating antivirus software installed on laptops, tablets and home
computers.
Website:
www.rte.ie/business
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