Over in Europe and specifically Ireland, a new text messaging scam has surfaced where users are directed towards Sony.ie which claims to offer free prizes from Sony Ireland. Trouble is, Sony is not partaking in such a promotion and the domain is not owned or operated by Sony. Sony has taken to their Ireland Facebook page to warn its community while also reporting the site to COMREG, the National Consumer Agency and the Garda Fraud Squad.

More on this as it develops…After the jump, Sony’s official response.

 We have become aware of a text promotion directing entrants to a domain with the Sony name in it. Sony Ireland are not running a Free Give Away text promotion. We would advise you not to respond to these text messages or to follow the false web link. We have reported it to COMREG, the National Consumer Agency and the Garda Fraud Squad. Sony Ireland are in no way affiliated with the promotion and are following up with the relevant bodies to ensure that the web page in question is shut down. 

Thanks to Gar for the tip!

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[Via Sony Ireland]