The PSNI is urging people to be aware of internet scams after reports of people losing substantial amounts of money in recent days.
One man in County Tyrone lost £9,000, while another man in the North West lost £7,000. Earlier, it was reported a man in North Down lost £10,000.
Chief Superintendent Simon Walls heads up the PSNI’s Scamwise programme, which provides advise to people about protecting themselves against online fraud and other scams.
He says these crimes can have a devastating effect:
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