CALLOUS scammers have been taking advantage of the ongoing cost of living crisis, with convincing text messages claiming to be from the government circulating locally. The messages, which vary slightly, claim to offer residents access to government cost of living support schemes and ask receivers to update their personal details, usually with a short deadline […]
Fermanagh woman warns of ‘very convincing’ scam
A FERMANAGH woman has been left in shock after she narrowly escaped falling into the trap of a “very, very convincing” scammer. On Friday afternoon, Sonia Rooney from Enniskillen received a phone call from a man claiming he was from the Bank of Ireland and there had been suspicious activity on her card. The caller was […]
Fermanagh PSNI issue lottery scam warning
THE people of Fermanagh have been warned to beware of a very convincing postal scam that has been targeting locals by name in their own homes. Police have issued the warning after a number of reports of the scam in the county, which tricks victims into believing they have won a lottery. A spokesman for […]
Further reports of sextortion in Fermanagh
A number of victims of the insidious scams have come forward in Fermanagh in recent weeks.
Scam involving ‘family members’ targets Fermanagh area
“It’s a despicable act, which takes advantage of a person’s willingness to help out loved ones who are perhaps away from home.”
Police are continuing to urge the public to be on their guard against a recent wave of scams
THE scams involve a text or WhatsApp from a person claiming to be a family member, and have the common aim of encouraging the recipient to transfer money. The renewed warning comes after numerous reports were received in recent days from victim’s right across the province. Superintendent Gerard Pollock said: “We have noted an increase […]
Fermanagh man among scam gang accused in court
AN IRVINESTOWN man is among four men accused of posing as police officers to scam pensioners out of tens of thousands of pounds. The men were apprehended last week after being intercepted by police helicopter. William McGinley (32) of Sally’s Wood has been charged with one count of fraud by false representation in connection to […]
Warning of convincing National Insurance number scam
POLICE have issued a warning to the local community to be aware of a number of new convincing scams doing the rounds recently. Many Fermanagh people have already received calls in the past week telling them their National Insurance number is being used by scammers. “We have received a number of calls in recent days […]
Christmas delivery scam warning
The email claims to be from the Post Office and states that the recipient has an Amazon delivery order with a missing address.
Warning after woman caught cold with old fridge scam
FOLLOWING the recent warning of ‘cold callers’ across the county, local police has encouraged members of the public to be extremely cautious when “buying goods from people you don’t know.” After receiving a report on one particular incident last week, local authorities were quick to highlight their growing concerns via social media. A spokesperson from […]