Irish Government Warns Citizens of Revenue Phishing Attack

The Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland has warned about a fraudulent email purporting as communication from the revenue commissioner seeking personal information, including passport details from taxpayers, according to SiliconRepublic.

The email, which links to an authentic-looking revenue commissioners website, comes with the subject line “You are eligible to receive a tax refund!”

“The email asks the recipient to submit personal details, including passport information,” the…