The Department of Social Protection has warned of a new Covid-19 payment text scam.
Some people have got texts saying they are entitled to the unemployment payment and asked to click on a link to provide their banking details.
The Department wants the public to know that this is a scam and people should not reveal their personal information.
It is urging anyone who may have fallen victim to the fraud to contact their bank immediately.
The Department is aware that some people have received fraudulent texts stating they're entitled to a #COVID19 Payment.
These texts are not from the Department. Please do not click on the link or reply to the text.
More info here: https://t.co/MDTE0uVD0O#SCAM #COVID19ireland pic.twitter.com/ASl2JiszZu— Department of Social Protection (@welfare_ie) June 17, 2020
