Revenue issued a similar warning to consumers only a few weeks ago.
Consumers tend to be a little more liberal with their money in the run-up to Christmas than at any other time of the year, but that means they should be even more vigilant than usual when it comes to the security of their various accounts.
Having issued a similar warning just weeks ago, Revenue have issued another one this week having become aware of fraudulent emails and text messages seeking personal information from taxpayers.
The messages and emails, purporting to come from Revenue, seek information in connection with a tax refund or seeking credit/debit card details.
A statement from Revenue read: “This week the Revenue Commissioners have become aware of fraudulent emails and SMS (text messages) purporting to come from Revenue seeking personal information from taxpayers in connection with a tax refund or seeking credit/debit card details.
“These emails and text messages did not issue from Revenue.
“The Revenue Commissioners never send emails or text messages requiring customers to send personal information via email, text or pop-up windows.
“Anyone who receives an email or text message purporting to be from Revenue and suspects it to be fraudulent or a scam should simply delete it. Anyone who is actually awaiting a tax refund should contact their local Revenue Office to check its status.
“Anyone who provided personal information in response to these fraudulent emails or text messages should contact their bank or credit card company immediately.”
Revenue also recently urged PAYE workers who have not applied for any tax refund in the last four years to submit claims before the December 31 deadline passes.
Further information on phishing (email scams) is available on the Revenue website here.
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