Renewed warning over hoax cold calls

GARDAI in Claremorris have issued a renewed warning to the public to be aware of hoax cold calls eliciting bank details.

As the deadline to apply for the €100 water grant approaches tomorrow, gardaí confirmed people are receiving calls where the caller is stating they can process the householders grant application  - if the householder supplies their bank details.

E-mails are also being received by householders seeking similar information.

Gardai are advising the public again not to give their bank details to anyone contacting their home.