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06 Sept 2025

Laois Gardaí warn of new energy credit scam

The scam involves a text message with a link to claim an energy credit

Laois Gardaí warn of new energy credit scam

Gardaí in Laois have urged the public to be vigilant of a new energy credit scam that has been doing the rounds. The scam involves a text message with a link to claim an energy credit. 

Laois Gardaí said: "We are aware of texts being sent to people telling them to click on a link to claim an energy credit. These texts link to a site that looks like gove.ie. There is no such scheme being offered by the government and people are warned not to click on the link or enter any personal details."

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