Advertisement
News

Monaghan gardaí urge public to be wary of scammers following "marked increase in online fraud crimes"

Mar 3, 2021 12:55 By News Northern Sound
Monaghan gardaí urge public to be wary of scammers following "marked increase in online fraud crimes"
Share this article

Monaghan gardaí are reminding the public to be wary of scammers following a "marked increase in online fraud crimes" in recent weeks. The latest such

Monaghan gardaí are reminding the public to be wary of scammers following a "marked increase in online fraud crimes" in recent weeks.

The latest such incident involves fraudulent emails claiming to come from a priest in the Carrickmacross area, seeking donations for charities and medical treatments.

There has been an increase in the number of people shopping online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Monaghan Garda Tracey Donaghy has urged the public to be cautious when carrying out online transactions.

Advertisement

As well as reviewing bank and credit card statements on a regular basis to reveal any possible problems, Tracey had this advice for the public:

Share this article
Advertisement
Advertisement

NorthernSound Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

Copyright © 2024 Northern Sound FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus