Gardaí issue warning about 'smishing' scam

The GNECB are working very closely with AIB and other financial institutions to identify those behind the fraud.

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Gardaí are warning the public about a 'smishing' scam targeting AIB customers.

The scam sees individuals purporting to be from AIB contacting people by text message, leading them to believe their bank card has been compromised.