Sinn F\u00e9in TD for Dublin South West Se\u00e1n Crowe has warned people to be especially vigilant towards fraudsters as Garda figures in south Dublin show that reports of fraud are up 60% on last year in some areas.
Teachta Crowe said:
\u201cAt a meeting of the Joint Policing Committee this morning, I heard about the shocking rise in fraud cases that are being recorded by Garda\u00ed right across south Dublin. In some areas, reports of fraud are up 60% on last year.
\u201cAlmost all of us will have noticed the huge spike in scam calls and texts that are going around. I have heard from some constituents that they are getting two or three calls a day and have experienced them myself.
\u201cI raised the issue today because of my growing concern that this is getting worse and worse and the very real chance that someone could lose their life savings.
\u201cScam calls or texts may claim to be from the Revenue, the Department of Social Protection, An Post, banks, or a range of other service providers.
\u201cNever share personal details such as your PPS number or bank details over the phone unless you are completely sure of who you are talking to. Do not be afraid to get a reference number if someone claims to be ringing from the Department of Social Protection or a bank so that you can end the call and ring their main phone number.
\u201cAnother type of fraud on the rise again is scam deals on Facebook or DoneDeal. In the run up to Christmas, it is vital that people be vigilant when shopping online and in how they transfer payments.
\u201cSometimes when you see a great deal or bargain online, it really is too good to be true.
\u201cThere are ways however to protect yourself such as buying and selling locally, meeting the buyer or seller in person where it is practical to do so, never sharing your bank details, and always being careful who you share contact information with.\u201d
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