Bord Gáis Energy sms scam is back

Another scam is back and this time it is Bord Gais, recently we had another one return and it was Guinness which again turned out to be rampant and claiming to give free full fridges of beer. This particular sms asks you to pay an overdue bill which you possibly might have due to the energy crisis going and again shows how these scammers operate. As always if you get the said sms just ignore and delete. Most importantly in today’s world of scams getting more realistic looking remain vigilant and feel free to ask us too as people do if they get a suspicious looking message.

 

Bord Gais Energy already have stated on their website

We’re aware of recent fraudulent messages that have been circulating via SMS and WhatsApp, which may look like they have been sent by Bord Gáis Energy. We’ll never send you a link asking for account details or personal information. If you receive a message like this, please delete it immediately.

We have asked the company for a comment on the matter.

Bord Gáis Energy announces new partnership with Irish owned banking app Money Jar

As Ireland’s leading home energy management and services provider, Bord Gáis Energy, has announced a new partnership with Irish owned fintech company Money Jar. Launched in 2019, Money Jar is a safe, secure, and simple-to-use 100% Irish owned online banking platform. It provides users with a digital current account and Irish IBAN (International Bank Account Number) for all their day-to-day banking requirements.

This new partnership will provide Money Jar customers with the opportunity to avail of exclusive Green offers to support home energy management. These offers are available to both new and existing Bord Gáis Energy customers, via the Money Jar app.

The app is available to everyone but also helps to support people moving to Ireland from overseas by setting up banking services from their mobile phone. Money Jar enables users to send and receive money from other accounts, make mobile and online payments, and helps them to improve their money management skills.

Speaking on the partnership, Steven Mordue, Consumer Segment Manager at Bord Gáis Energy said: ‘’We’re delighted to partner with such a successful Irish fintech start-up as Money Jar to provide users with exclusive offers and to support home energy management. At Bord Gáis Energy, we’re on a journey to becoming a net zero business by 2045 and as part of this process we want to help our customers transition to a lower carbon future too. To avail of one of these exclusive offers, simply sign up through the Money Jar app.’’

Paul Kinch, Chief Commercial Officer of Money Jar, said, ‘’At Money Jar, our mission is to help our account holders manage their money better. Partnering with Bord Gáis Energy is another way we can help users manage their energy costs, by improving their energy efficiency and empowering them to move towards net zero. I would like to thank Bord Gáis Energy for their support and recognition that transitioning to a lower carbon future should be for everyone’’.

Money Jar is available to download on the App Store or on Google Play.