HSE Warns of Medical Card Scam Texts

0:00That's your update from Europe News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story. The Health Service executive in Ireland is urging everyone to watch out for scam texts, claiming you need to pay to renew your medical card. They've seen a spike in these messages lately, and they're making it clear that real HSE services never request payments through text messages. These fraudsters are targeting people with fake alerts that look official, hoping to trick folks into sending money right away. The HSE wants to stop this before it catches more victims. Officials are especially worried about older people or those who might not check details so they're asking you to reach out to family and friends who could be at risk and share the warning. If you spot a suspicious text, forward your concerns to the HSE Liveline at 1-800-700 or send a screenshot. Straight to the guard eye for investigation. Getting an eye out like this helps shut down these scams quickly, so let's all stay sharp and protect our communities from falling for the next one.