Proceed with caution: this SMS mimics alerts from AIB to trick you into responding. It's a classic phishing attempt, where scammers pose as your bank to steal personal details or confirm your activity. Never reply to suspicious messages—delete them immediately. Contact AIB directly using their official number or app to verify any issues. Enable two-factor authentication on your accounts for added security, and report the message to your carrier or authorities like the Gardaí in Ireland. Staying vigilant prevents these fraudsters from succeeding.
Received an SMS claiming an AIB card transaction was blocked for €xxxx; reply “1” if it’s yours, “9” otherwise—watch out!
