New Scam Advertising False Energy Credits Doing The Rounds

Photo Credit: Laois Offaly Gardaí Facebook

People are being led to a fake Government website.

People are being warned of a new text scam advertising a false energy credit.

The messages tell people they have been selected for a discount on their electricity with a link to a fake Government website.

Anyone who received the text is being asked to delete it and anyone who has provided their personal details are asked to report it to the Gardaí.

Sergeant Graham Kavanagh is the Crime Prevention Officer in Laois, he says people shouldn't feel embarrassed to report falling for a scam:

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