A leading cyber security expert has warned that elderly people are being targeted by relentless scammers.
In recent months, many older people across Ireland have fallen victim to the so-called 'grandparent scam' where fraudsters pose as the person's family member asking to pay an urgent medical bill or fine. Cybersecurity expert Brandon King from Home Security Heroes has compiled a list of tips to spot and prevent fraud.
He explained: "Fraudsters target seniors in elder fraud by tricking them into giving sensitive information or offering fake financial benefits.