Covid-19: Department of Social Protection warns of new scams relating to Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

Department of Social Protection said that they noticed some people have received text messages asking them to click on a link to claim a payment of €350. This text message is a scam and has nothing to do with the Department. Please do not click on the link or reply to the text.

We are aware that some people have received text messages asking them to click on a link to claim a payment of €350.

This text message is a scam and has nothing to do with the Department.

Please do not click on the link or reply to the text.#SCAM #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/ryg8fxzGXL

— Department of Social Protection (@welfare_ie) January 25, 2021

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