Gardaí issue warning about scams ahead of Christmas shopping season

Gardaí are warning people to be aware of the risks to their personal and payment data as online shopping rates are expected to increase this Christmas due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Gardaí at the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) are advising people to report any unsolicited texts or emails and to never open attachments or give out personal details such as card numbers or passwords.