Local people waiting for passports and tracking their arrival online are being advised by Gardai to exercise caution as a new scam has emerged.
Monaghan Gardai said they have received complaints that customers who are endeavoring to track their passport are being directed to a site not associated with An Post.
Once there, the customer is being advised to pay one pound for information on the whereabouts of the passport.
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The site is also requesting bank details.
Gardai in Monaghan are advising customers to not engage with the application and to immediately exit before contacting the Passport Office directly.
