Irish energy firm Electric Ireland has issued a warning about a scam email attempting to obtain customers debit card details.

The firm is advising consumers who received the phishing email not to click on the link or reply to the email.

In a statement Electric Ireland said: "We would urge any customer who may have completed the form to contact their debit card company or bank immediately using the phone number listed on the back of their debit card. We would also advise such customers to immediately change their password on their Online Billing Account.

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"We would like to assure all Electric Ireland customers that your personal details on Electric Ireland's database are secure and have not been compromised. This is a phishing email scam. Our IT Department are investigating and we have reported the matter to the Gardaí."

(CD/LM)