Donegal Gardai issue scam warning
Gardai in Donegal has issued a warning over the latest scam that’s doing the rounds. They have been made aware of a scam text message in relation to Covid-19 and being a potential close contact. Gardai say that these scam messages usually contain a link to order tests…
Gardai in Donegal issue warning over latest scam
Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning over a scam that’s doing the rounds. In a statement, they say that they have received a number of reports that missed calls are being received from a (+94) prefix number. Gardai say that should people receive a call from this…
People falling victim to scams ‘regularly’ say Donegal Gardai
Donegal Gardaí say people are falling victim to scams ‘regularly’. Gardaí say scammers change their methods and stories but the goal is always the same; to access personal information and money. People are asked to inform elderly and/or vulnerable family or neighbours and advise them not to engage with suspicious…
People reminded to never give out personal information if suspicious of scam
People are being reminded not to give out any personal information if you are suspicious of any received call, text or email from any business or institution. The latest scam claims to be from the Department of Social Protection who say a persons PPS number has been compromised. Gardaí advise…
Department of Social Protection warns of scam callers
The Department of Social Protection has issued a warning about what it is describing as a ‘sophisticated scam.’ Members of the public have received phone calls on their mobile phones purporting to be from a named official of the Department. The person is then informed that their PPS number is…
Beware of scam involving parcels delivery
North west residents are urged to extra vigilant about a scam involving the delivery of parcels. It involves fraudsters purporting to be from DPD requesting payment for delivery of parcels. DPD has confirmed to Ocean FM News that it is aware of the scam, It says it dispatches messages advising…
Donegal gardai warn of postal scam
Gardaí in Donegal are warning those who are still waiting on Christmas postal deliveries of a new email and text message scam. Deliveries due over the Christmas period are still being sent to households due to a backlog. The scam claims that a delivery attempt was made but there is…