Gardai have issued a warning after a large number of people were targeted in a sophisticated phone scam.
The scammers are ringing people claiming to be from the gardai, social welfare and other businesses.
They want access to sensitive information and your money.
Cavan Monaghan Garda Division posted on Facebook: "We are urging the community to spread the word of fraud prevention as people are unfortunately falling victim to scams on a daily basis.
"These scams include people pretending to be from An Garda Síochána, Social Welfare, the Attorney General’s Office, banks, delivery companies and other businesses.
"Whilst the scammers may change their stories or methods, their goal is always the same – they want to access your sensitive information and get their hands on your money. Never give out your information be it over the phone, text or email.
"Everyone needs to spread the word as we see people of all ages and all walks of life falling victim to fraud.
"Anyone who rings, texts or emails you out of the blue and requests personal information such as bank details, they are not to be trusted.
"If the person who contacts you claims to be from someone you are associated with, carry out your own enquiries to find out if it’s genuine – but do not clink any links they send you or call the number they contact you from or that is stated in their email."
Gardai have called on the public to continue to adhere to Covid-19 public health guidelines and avoid meeting in large groups this bank holiday weekend.
They say they are continuing to find people gathering in groups at house parties and other social gatherings in breach of regulations.
They warned these actions could "jeopardise the recovery of the country from the Covid-19 pandemic".
It comes as the latest Garda figures show more than 3,900 fines have been issued to people attending or organising house parties and gatherings.
These include 886 people, each fined 500 euro, for organising an event such as a house party and 3,045 people, each fined 150 euro, for attending a party.
In total 20,974 people have been fined for breaching Covid-19 regulations since fines were introduced last year.
The majority have been issued to people breaking the travel restrictions.
Some 14,749 people were issued 100 euro fines for non-essential travel.
Fifty-seven people were fined 2,000 euro for international travel to airports and ports.
A further 1,227 people were fined 500 euro for non-essential journeys to airports/ports.
Some 421 fines of 100 euro have been issued to people not ordinarily resident in the state for non-essential travel.
A total of 382 people have been fined 80 euro each for not wearing a face covering.
Deputy Commissioner for Policing and Security Anne Marie McMahon said: "Thanks to the sacrifice of so many people, there is a lot to be positive about.
"However, Covid-19 is still here. People are still dying from Covid-19 and getting seriously ill. So, when you are enjoying the outdoors this weekend please maintain the good practices that have got us to this position.
"Please do not gather in large groups. Please maintain social distancing. Please do not hold or attend house parties. Please remember to wash your hands regularly."
She said gardai will be continuing nationwide checkpoints and high visibility patrols across the country this weekend in support of public health regulations.
