Scam calls from 051 numbers

Gardai are warning people to be vigilant of receiving calls from 051 numbers.

There have been reports of people receiving an 051 number, a Waterford prefix, they have been told they are entitled to a tax refund of varying amounts.

The scammer then looks for bank or credit card details.

Gardai are reminding people that THIS IS A SCAM, not to entertain the caller and to hang up

Revenue or your Bank will not look for your bank details over the phone.