[iphone_newbees] Dept issues warning about scam phone calls

  • From: "Dominique Farrell" <dominiqueafarrell@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: "'News and issues relating to the visually impaired in Ireland'" <irelandvipnews@xxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:52:59 +0100

Updated / Sunday, 11 Apr 2021 11:59
 

The Department of Social Protection has issued a warning about scam phone
calls from people claiming to be department officials.

The department said that the call displays a range of numbers, including its
own helpline number, which is 1890 800 024.

It said that it was not contacting customers or members of the public
through the number.

People have been urged not to engage with the calls or share any personal
information.

 

In a statement, the department said that its staff will never ask members of
the public for their Personal Public Services number or any bank details if
they make contact with people over the phone.

It urged people to contact gardaí if they receive such a call from the
number.

 

Website:

 

www.rte.ie/news


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