Gardaí in Donegal are warning people to be on alert for scam callers who are trying to steal bank details.
The calls come from a number starting with 00578. When the call is answered the person is told that they have overpaid on their Visa account and in order to rectify the situation and to return the money to them they wish to go through a few steps. The scammers then ask for bank details and personal details.
Gardaí say that a number of local people have been targetted in recent days.
They are advising people to be on alert and to advise their elderly/vulnerable neighbours or friends about the calls.
A Garda notice said: “If you receive a call from anyone who asks you personal questions then please hang up. Do not ever give out your personal details on the phone.
“No Company/bank will ever ask for personal details via a phonecall. Take note of the number and if possible block the number.”