A man has warned of the latest scam after he almost lost €1,300 through a common 'friend in need' con.
The sophisticated fraud sees WhatsApp users being targeted by scammers who impersonate close friends or family pretending to be in need.
Martin Stevens, who believed he was talking to his son, Jack, said he was convinced the con-artists were 'listening' or 'watching' his conversations as they were able to use the same terminology.
