Irish authorities have issued a warning to the public about a new email-based scam where fraudsters pose as An Garda Síochána, threatening individuals with legal proceedings related to child pornography. Gardaí emphasize that they would never contact suspects in this manner and urge the public to be cautious and report any suspicious activity.
Gardaí have issued a warning to the public over a sophisticated scam that sees fraudsters impersonating members of the force.
Authorities warned of the email-based scam/fraud where a person receives correspondence claiming to be from An Garda Síochána. The correspondence states that the individual is currently subject to ongoing legal proceedings as traces of their "identification data" has been found in investigations related to child pornography and similar offences.
READ MORE: Dublin-based businessman accused of money laundering over €9.7 million 'zombie' iPhone scamIssuing advice, Gardaí said they do not and will not make contact with a person under investigation in this way. To help avoid becoming a victim of fraud, Gardaí suggest: A spokesperson said: “It is very easy to have inadvertently or otherwise engaged with this scam or another similar scam, and subsequently find yourself a victim of fraud - do not hesitate to drop into or call us in your local Garda Station so that we can help.”Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone.
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