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06 Sept 2025

Tipperary Garda warning after rake of scam phonecalls using Roscrea dialing code

Tipperary Garda warning after rake of scam phonecalls using Roscrea dialing code

Gardai have warned the public not to engage with suspect scam phone calls using a 0505 prefix. 

The scam involves an unknown caller using a phone number starting with a 0505 prefix, a dialing code for Roscrea telephone numbers, alleging that they are representatives of EIR. The scammer then informs the call taker there is a problem with their internet connection.

However Gardai are warning that these phone calls are a scam "used to retrieve personal information."

Gardai have warned any members of the public who receive such a call to not engage with the caller and terminate the call.

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