There has been an increased number of people in the Tallaght area who have been targeted by phone scams.
According to the gardaí, people are receiving phone calls from a person alleging to be from a bank or service provider and during the course of the conversation will ask for a persons bank details in the guise of confirming an identity or to give a new service.
Gardaí have warned people not to give out such details and if they encounter such a thing, they should contact the Tallaght Garda Station on 01-666 6000