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Garda warning over fake ‘close contact’ texts

written by Rachel McLaughlin March 31, 2022
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Gardaí in Donegal are warning people to beware of fake Covid-19 close contact alerts, issued as part of a ‘smishing’ scam.

The texts, purporting to be from the HSE, tell a person that they have been a close contact with someone who has contracted the Omicron variant.

The message asks a person to contact a malicious website to order a PCR test and kit.

The link directs to a website that is a clone of the HSE website. A ‘Book Now’ section leads to a page seeking personal details and a payment of €2.39 to deliver an alleged test kit.

“That is only to get your bank details,” said Garda Niall Maguire.

Gardaí are advising the public:
• Be wary of any such texts.
• The HSE will never seek any form of payment for providing Covid tests, testing kits or vaccinations.
• Never give away personal data like your PIN, card numbers and passwords
• If you have been a victim and lost money, immediately contact your bank to do a recall and always report the matter to the Gardaí.

 

 

Garda warning over fake ‘close contact’ texts was last modified: March 31st, 2022 by Rachel McLaughlin
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