From RCIPS

RCIPS has received reports that local banking customers have received calls from overseas numbers from individuals claiming to be from their banks ’Fraud Unit’. The customer is informed that there are suspicious purchases on their account, and then sent a link to review the purchases.  The link, when clicked, gives the caller access to the customer’s computer.

Police advise banking customers to always be vigilant and not provide any personal banking details over the phone or click links provided by anyone claiming to be from your bank. Police further advise that if persons receive such a call, to contact their bank for confirmation of the claims being made before taking further action.

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NOTE From Colin Wilson – Editor ieyenews

I received one such call this am. Informing me their was suspicious charges against my account and cited me several large amounts. The voice had a foreign accent. I informed the person this was a scam and he immediately closed the call.