SMS Phishing Scam Alert

Posted on: 29 Oct 2025

The Irish League of Credit Unions has been made aware of a scam text, purporting to be from 'Credit Union', claiming that a new payee (Jamie Smith) has been added to your account and to phone a number immediately if this wasn’t you.

Please note, this is a scam. If you are in receipt of this message, please do not call the number or reply.

If you are in any doubt about any message you receive in relation to your credit union account, please contact your local credit union directly.

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