Gardai have issued an urgent warning over Covid-19 vaccine scams.
Officers said that some members of the public were receiving "fraudulent text messages and calls" regarding vaccinations.
Several people were offered a jab, with callers providing fake dates and attempting to uncover sensitive personal details.
Scammers were looking for the person's name, PPS number, date of birth and address.
And An Garda Siochana have teamed up with the Department of Health to share a list of vital tips to remember about the vaccination process:
- The HSE will never text or call individuals to request payment for a Covid test or Vaccine
- Your local GP will be the first point of contact about vaccination
- The Covid-19 vaccine is free and it is not available privately
- Never disclose private information over phone or via text message
- Do not give out your PPS Number to anyone who makes unsolicited contact with you whether by phone or email
- The HSE will never text you and ask for your PPS number
- The HSE will never text you to request your home address
- Never give away personal data or disclose who you may live with or if you live alone, and
- If you receive such a call, just hang up.
Anyone who mistakenly provides personal information in response to this scam should contact report the matter to their local Garda Station
A spokesman added: "We would ask that members of the public make contact with any vulnerable friends or family to make them aware of these calls and text messages.
"If you have questions or concerns relating to Covid testing or vaccination, please contact the HSE.
"For further information on the vaccine rollout and on which groups are currently being vaccinated please consult HSE.ie."
