Durkan warns against online scammers
SDLP Social Justice Spokesperson Mark Durkan condemned fraudsters for preying on vulnerable people at an already challenging time.
The Foyle MLA said he has received reports about the sophisticated email scam currently circulating, adding that he had been the recipient of one such email.
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Hide Ad“The scam, claiming to be from TV licensing advises that a recent Direct Debit payment has been unsuccessful and provides a link to update bank details and make a payment.
“There has been a substantial rise in various other scams during this crisis with fraudsters exploiting Covid-19 fears. It is absolutely reprehensible, during a time when people’s anxieties are already heightened, that tricksters would add to those worries by preying on the vulnerable.
Mr Durkan urged people to exercise vigilance in relation to any email, text message or call they receive which asks for personal information or details any payment transaction.
“Please do not click or respond to such messages but rather call the organisation which it claims to be from to check its authenticity. If in doubt people can also check out the Citizen’s Advice online resource on how to spot a scam.”