Public urged to be on guard with text scammers

Police are warning Fermanagh residents to be on their guard against fraudsters operating cost of living scams.
The warning comes after a scammer contacted a local resident claiming to be from an energy company offering to pay them a grant.
This scammer claimed they needed their bank details to pay money into their account. Thankfully, the person recognised this as a scam and provided no details.
Police are also aware of energy discount scam texts that are circulating.
Chair of Scamwise NI Partnership, Police Service of Northern Ireland, Superintendent Gerard Pollock said: “Anyone can be targeted by a scam. However, with rising energy costs, we’ve seen how scammers are actively targeting those who are financially vulnerable in a bid to exploit an extremely difficult situation. I need people to be aware of this threat and what to do if they’re targeted.”
Possible approaches from scammers include making false offers of energy refunds, energy discounts, tax rebates and cost-of-living payments.
All of these scams will be an attempt to get your personal or banking details.
“Please, do not let yourself be fooled,” added Superintendent Pollock.
“The easiest way to stop a scam is to apply these…