The Government has been urged to take action to tackle investment scams and financial fraud. This comes as FraudSMART warns of the worrying rise in investment scams being carried out by fraudsters. Donegal TD Pearse Doherty highlighted the scams and said the latest warning by FraudSMART and the Banking and Payments Federation regarding a rise […]
Gardaí warn of new scam targeting Donegal people
Donegal Gardaí have issued a warning over a text message scam currently doing the rounds. The message appears to be from eFlow and claims the customer has an outstanding balance. eFlow is the operator of the barrier-free tolling system on Dublin’s M50 motorway. A spokesperson for local Gardaí said, “This is yet another example of […]
Gardaí warn against bailiff mail scam
A SCAM email purporting to be from a Bailiff service has emerged. Gardaí have this week said they are aware of the latest scam, where an individual receives correspondence claiming to be from a Bailiff service. The correspondence states that an outstanding debt payment is due to a Bailiff Service and that failure to do […]
Donegal Gardaí issue warning over An Post scam text
Gardaí in Donegal are urging people to be mindful after an increase in scam text messages pertaining to be from ‘An Post’. Advertisement Gardaí said they have been made aware that a ‘Customs Fee’ scam text message is once again doing the rounds. This text requests that you pay a small amount of […]
PSNI issue warning over Donegal holiday home scam
THE POLICE Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a warning over a holiday home scam in Donegal. The public is being urged to be cautious when booking holiday rentals online as there has been a surge in people falling victim to scams on Facebook Marketplace. The PSNI say victims have paid deposits of between […]
Local woman warns of ‘Windows’ phone scam
A CARRIGART woman wants to warn unsuspecting members of the public about a telephone scam involving people claiming to be Microsoft ‘Windows’ technicians. The woman, who does not wish to be named, contacted the Donegal News after receiving three calls from the scammers this week, including two on Wednesday. Gardai also confirmed receiving a number […]