Phishing emails may often pretend to come from government departments such as Revenue, as well as banks, credit card companies and online stores. The can often contain realistic looking logos, official sounding text and can even carry a warning about phishing.
The Revenue Commissioners said the latest emails, seeking personal information in connection with a tax refund or credit/debit card details, do not originate from them and that they never send messages requiring customers to send personal information via email or pop-up windows.