Coyle's motion asks the relevant authorities "to come together" to devise an "imaginative approach" to overcome the issue.

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