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BOI suddenly asking for ID and proof of address after decades. phishing scam?

  • 07-11-2018 02:31PM
    #1
    grizzly_beer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭


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    I've had this account for 20 years.
    It seems very strange, to get this out of the blue...

    I think it may be a phishing scam and will probably just delete it.


    Also I use my BOI statement for proof of address. I dont have any bills in my name where I live, so I cannot provide them any further proof of address.


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  • #2
    Bank of Ireland: Darren
    Closed Accounts Posts: 991 ✭✭✭Bank of Ireland: Darren


    grizzly_beer wrote: »
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    I've had this account for 20 years.
    It seems very strange, to get this out of the blue...

    I think it may be a phishing scam and will probably just delete it.


    Also I use my BOI statement for proof of address. I dont have any bills in my name where I live, so I cannot provide them any further proof of address.

    Hi there,

    Thanks for the message.

    I can confirm that we're sending emails like this to some of our customers.
    If you forward the original email that you received to 365security@boi.com the advisers there will be happy to check if the specific email that you received is legitimate.

    Thanks again,
    Darren.  


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