Three new texts in particular are of interest.
Gardai in Laois/Offaly are warning of new text messaging scams in operation.
People are being offered free flights, that a rich benefactor is trying to contact them and that a package is awaiting a clearance charge in a mail centre.
All three are being flagged as methods of advanced fraud which seek to gather personal information.
Gardai are asking the public not to respond to any such emails or texts that you may receive.