Gardaí warn public of 'banking' scam which can empty accounts in minutes

Gardaí have issued a warning about a new social media-led banking scam which can empty customer accounts in minutes.

According to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB), the new fraud is targeting customers of a banking institution through advertisements on Facebook with the aim of deceiving customers to part with their funds or reveal details of the bank accounts or credit cards.