Local Gardaí issue passport scam warning

People in the region have been affected.

Gardaí have issued a warning over the latest criminal scam which appears to target people waiting for new passports.

Cavan-Monaghan Gardaí issued the alert today after they became aware of the scam.

It’s understood people trying to track their passport application are being diverted to a site not associated with An Post or the Passport Service.

They’re then being advised they must pay to access information on their application.

Gardaí are urging customers to not engage with the website and to exit it immediately. They’ve also asked people to contact the Passport Office directly.