Public Beware: New Banking Scam Involving Taxi Drivers and CouriersPublic Beware: New Banking Scam Involving Taxi Drivers and Couriers AIB has issued a warning to the public about a new banking scam where unsuspecting account holders are tricked into handing over their debit cards to taxi drivers or couriers. Scammers send text messages or make phone calls, claiming to be from the bank and asking victims to surrender their cards for collection. Banks Will Never Ask for Personal Details AIB emphasizes that banks will never ask customers to hand over their debit cards, credit cards, or bank details over the phone or on social media. Mary McHale, head of financial crime at AIB, warns that fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated and have increased the number of cases of this type of fraud in recent weeks. Modus Operandi Scammers often ask victims to hand over their cards to taxi drivers or leave them under a doormat when they are not home. In some cases, they may also ask for the victim’s PIN number. Protect Yourself To avoid falling victim to this scam, it’s crucial to remember the following: * Never hand over your bank card or PIN to anyone, regardless of who they claim to be. * End any conversation where someone pretends to be from your bank and asks for your personal information. * Report any suspicious activity to your bank immediately. Additional Information * Joining the Irish Mirror breaking news service on WhatsApp can provide access to the latest headlines and special offers. * Frugals.ca, the original source of this article, provides a platform for sharing money-saving tips and news.
The public has been warned about a new banking fraud that sees account holders being tricked into handing over their debit cards to taxi drivers and couriers.
AIB warns customers it will never ask for their debit card, credit card or bank details, as such new scams increase in number.
In recent months, it has become apparent that more and more account holders have been receiving text messages asking them to hand over their card so that a taxi driver or courier can collect it.
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Sometimes the scammers also ask people to leave the card under a mat at the door of their home when they are not at home.
Mary McHale, head of financial crime at AIB, warned the public that her firm and other banks will never ask for personal details over the phone or on social media.
She said: “Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated and we have seen an increase in the number of cases of this type of taxi or courier fraud in recent weeks.
AIB will never ask customers to hand over their bank card or their bank PIN to anyone and we urge customers to end any conversation where someone pretending to be from their bank asks them to do so.”
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