Gardaí in Cavan say they've received two reports of such crime in recent days.

It typically makes its way onto the phone if someone download files accessible from a link sent in a text message.

It's part of a scam where the caller will be charged at a premium rate.

Reports say many of the calls come from a "083" number.

Gardaí regularly issue warning as scammers target locals.

Monaghan gardaí are reminding the public to be wary of scammers following a "marked increase in online fraud crimes" in recent weeks. The latest such

Gardaí in County Monaghan are warning the public about fraudulent emails purporting to be from a priest in Carrickmacross. A similar scam within the county

Gardaí are warning that fraudulent emails, purporting to be from a Priest in Monaghan, are being sent to people in the area. The emails are