Urgent fraud warning

Customers, please be wary of text messages in circulation claiming to be from permanent tsb, these messages may appear in a genuine thread. Under no circumstances will we ask you to divulge full online security credentials. We will also never issue you an SMS containing any link or contact you requesting your card information. Please remember:

• We will never issue an SMS containing a link. Please do not proceed.
• We will never contact you by phone and ask for your security code to process a refund.
• If you are unsure call the telephone number on the back of your Debit/Credit Card.

If you get one of these messages please do not respond. Please see the below image of a fraudulent website onlinesecurityopen24review.com. Please note the link is not a permanenttsb.ie link.

How to spot fake/fraudulent links

Permanent tsb will never provide website links (URLs) when communicating with our customers. It is also advised that customers keep a record of all permanent tsb websites and links in order to avoid falling victim of phishing sites. Our main websites are as follows (with fake link comparisons):

Permanent tsb will never attach bare links to text messages (such as www.example.com). Instead, we will always hyperlink the text. Please note: The link in the above message reads ".com". All permanent tsb websites use ".ie".

What should you do if you receive suspicious SMS?

• Do not click on the link that is in the SMS.
• Do not divulge any credit/debit card/account log-on information.
• Do not respond to the message.
• Regarding genuine authorisation codes received from permanent tsb via SMS please ensure that you read and fully understand the text message before proceeding
• If you have already clicked the link and/or sent your details, contact us as soon as possible on +353 (1) 669 5851. We will cancel your Open24 number and arrange a new one for you.