The National Cybersecurity Centre has alerted the public to a rise in phishing scams.

These scams are becoming more advanced and aim to trick people into giving up personal and financial information.

Citizens are strongly advised to be cautious when asked for sensitive data.

Always verify the identity of anyone requesting such information.

The cybersecurity officials did not specify the types of personal or financial information targeted by these scams.

This warning comes as part of ongoing efforts to protect citizens from online fraud.

The National Cybersecurity Centre encourages the public to report any suspicious online activity.

Further guidance on identifying and avoiding phishing scams is available from the Centre.