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26/02/2014
US Bank Scam Targets BoI Customers
A bank account skimming scam originating in the US and targeting Bank of Ireland branches in Ireland has been uncovered after customers noticed unusual transactions on their accounts.
It has been discovered that hundreds of customers at two branches of the bank, one in Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny and in Borris, Co Carlow, have been targeted over a three day period in January.
It is understood that BoI branches on Mayo and Roscommon were also hit by the same scam.
The scam saw numerous withdrawals of €146.13 being made and appearing on customers statements as $200 being withdrawn from US ATM machines.
The Bank of Ireland has told customers that any money lost to the scam will be reimbursed, and that gardaí have been informed and an investigation is underway.
(MH/CD)
It has been discovered that hundreds of customers at two branches of the bank, one in Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny and in Borris, Co Carlow, have been targeted over a three day period in January.
It is understood that BoI branches on Mayo and Roscommon were also hit by the same scam.
The scam saw numerous withdrawals of €146.13 being made and appearing on customers statements as $200 being withdrawn from US ATM machines.
The Bank of Ireland has told customers that any money lost to the scam will be reimbursed, and that gardaí have been informed and an investigation is underway.
(MH/CD)
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