Police issue scam advice following attempted fraud in Newtownards

Possible Jewellery scam in Northumberland

Northumberland OPP are investigating a possible jewellery scam. On Tuesday, a caller reported a vehicle was parked on the side of Dale Road in Hamilton Township and a male was attempting to flag down passing motorists. Believing the individual to be in distress, the caller stopped to offer assistance. At that point, the male claimed he was new to the country and attempted to sell the caller a gold ring. The individual was also observed wearing a…

Police issue advice after elderly woman almost conned by fraudsters in gift cards scam

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has issued advice to the public today, Wednesday 5 February, after an elderly woman was persuaded to purchase a number of gift cards by a fraudster. The public is urged to look out for elderly and more vulnerable members of the community. Police received a report of attempted fraud on Monday 3rd March, in the Bangor Road area of Newtownards, when an elderly woman attempted to purchase a number of gift cards…

Police issue scam advice following attempted fraud in Newtownards

Police received a report of attempted fraud on Monday 3rd March, in the Bangor Road area of Newtownards, when an elderly woman attempted to purchase a number of gift cards.