Public urged to be vigilant to scammers

Police in E District are warning residents not to be taken in by offers which seem too good to be true. If something seems too good to be true it usually is!

One scam that is being used across the province is the offer to purchase a laptop computer at a bargain price. The targets of this scam are often approached in car parks or close to shops. Money is exchanged and the ‘laptop’ handed over, only for the buyer to realise that the bag contains heavy books (normally phone books or catalogues) rather than the computer thay have paid for.

Constable Dunne explained: “People are being fooled into thinking they are getting a bargarin when, in reality, they are being ripped off. I would advise anyone who is offered goods for sale in circumstances like this to walk away. Only purchase high value goods from a recognised retailer who can provide receipts and proof of purchase. Also, if you observe anyone offering goods for sale in this way please contact police immediately.”

If you believe you have been a victim of this type of crime, have information in relation to incidents of this nature or would like further crime prevention advice please contact your local police on 0845 600 8000.

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Posted by Declan McAteer on Jan 18 2012. Filed under Community. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry