23 October 2025
***Warning Scam Alert***
Scam Alert Warning
We have been informed of a fraudulent SMS campaign currently circulating to mobile numbers nationwide.
The message appears to come from “51472” and reads as follows:
“CREDIT UNION: A new Payee (JAMIE SMITH) has been added to your account. Contact us immediately on 015134884 if this wasn’t you.”
When the recipient calls the number provided (01-5134884), the call is answered with “Welcome to Credit Union Services.”
The caller is then persuaded to provide their account credentials and personal details to the fraudster.
- Credit unions will never request account details, passwords, or PINs by phone or SMS.
- Members should not click on any links or call any numbers contained in suspicious messages.
- Anyone who has responded or provided information should contact their credit union directly using official published contact details and report the incident to their Bank and An Garda Síochána.
