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Mobile network operator blocks 'one million scam calls a day'

EE said it is blocking up to one million scam phone calls targeting people every day, after introducing new technology. The network operator said it has stopped more than 11 million scam calls reaching the public since July. It has introduced an ...

18 Aug 2022 at 13:52

Derry News

Police urging people of Derry to be on guard as scam cases rise

Police in Derry City & Strabane are urging the public to be on their guard against scammers. The warning comes after a report made on Monday August 1 of a scam involving the loss of £300 after the victim bought what he believed to be online ...

03 Aug 2022 at 16:42

Premier League

REVEALED: The average loss on football ticket scams

Lloyds Bank is warning that it has seen a surge in ticket scam reports, ahead of the new football season. Reported cases of football ticket scams increased by more than two-thirds (68%) between January and June this year, compared with ...

03 Aug 2022 at 15:45

Arts & Entertainment

Fraud expert warns of fake messages

A fraud expert at a major bank is warning of a recent pick-up in fake “Hi mum” and “Hi dad” messages – with some involving a twist where people are asked to transfer money to a friend or family member before it is then sent on to the ...

03 Aug 2022 at 12:27

Arts & Entertainment

Twitter users told to be wary of scam messages

Twitter has warned users to be aware of scammers posing as Twitter employees in order to try and get hold of log-in details and other personal information. It comes after a number of verified users on the platform, including ...

19 May 2022 at 15:28

Local News

PSNI warn of scammers on messaging apps

Police are urging the people of Derry to talk to older family members following a rise in phishing text, phone call and Whatsapp messages. The scams involve usually a WhatsApp message, but sometimes a text or phone call, ...

18 Jan 2022 at 18:17

National News

WARNING: Advance fee scams on the increase and steps you can take to avoid being conned

A warning has been issued over the increase of an advance fee loan scam in which victims hand Advance fee fraud requires individuals to pay a fee before receiving a promised sum of money which is never paid. Gardaí have ...

03 Feb 2022 at 12:32

Home

PSNI investigating explicit image blackmail scams in County Derry

The PSNI are investigating several incidents of explicit image blackmail scams in County Derry in recent weeks. The incidents primarily occurred in the Derry city and Magherafelt areas and involved gaining the trust of ...

15 Dec 2022 at 14:00

Home

PSNI urge vigilance against scammers cashing in on energy payment vouchers

People across Northern Ireland who will receive £600 energy payment vouchers are being urged to be vigilant and on their guard against scammers looking to cash in. The warning comes with the rollout of the first ...

17 Jan 2023 at 18:27

Local News

Police warn Derry smartphone users of scammers

Police are urging the Derry public to be on their guard against a recent wave of scams. The warning comes after numerous reports were received in recent days from victims right across the country. The scams ...

14 Oct 2021 at 18:56

Local News

Warning issued to be alert to app scammers

Police are urging the public to be extra vigilant after a rise in recent reports of scammers using fake bank apps to con victims out of money. Reports have indicated that people have lost money after ...

15 Aug 2021 at 14:21

Local News

NI woman loses over £100,000 in 'devastating' romance scam

Police have issued a fresh warning for the public to be vigilant after a fraudster swindled a woman from Northern Ireland out of £112,000 in a devastating romance scam. The woman met the fraudster ...

29 Apr 2022 at 11:55

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