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Holidaymakers warned by police after 105 people conned by scammers

Some of the scams reported include people paying partial deposits online for accommodation that doesn't exist

Nottingham Post · Jul 10, 2023

Police warn holidaymakers after 105 people conned by scammers

Some of the scams reported include people paying partial deposits online for accommodation that doesn't exist

Wales Online · Jul 10, 2023

PSNI holiday scam warning as 105 cases reported in Northern Ireland

"These scams will not only leave people out of pocket, but also scupper their holiday plans."

Belfast Live · Jul 10, 2023

PSNI warning after person lost £350K in cryptocurrency scam

"Due to the advances in technology, criminals can find their way into someone’s home, and access their banking and personal date without physically having to go to someone’s door"

Belfast Live · Dec 29, 2022

NI Energy payment scam text warning issued by PSNI

Fraudsters are taking advantage of the cost of living crisis

Belfast Live · Dec 20, 2022

Cost-of-living scam text warning as PSNI urge public to be vigilant

Energy discount scam texts are also circulating

Belfast Live · Sep 20, 2022

Co Down man scammed out of £30,000 by fraudster pretending to be his bank

The victim spent an hour and a half on the phone with the scammer

Belfast Live · Sep 7, 2022

Thousands pack the streets as Belfast hosts its largest Pride parade

This year organisers had to close the application window early after 200 group registrations were received.

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022

PSNI warning over Donegal holiday home scam as victims conned out of hundreds

The scam was first reported in May after fraudulent images of genuine holiday accommodation in Donegal were uploaded to Facebook Marketplace

Irish Mirror · Jul 9, 2022

PSNI warning after fraudsters dupe victims in holiday scams

To date, the PSNI has received 20 reports, but it’s believed others may have fallen victim

Belfast Live · Jul 8, 2022