Advice issued after Newtownabbey pensioner conned out of £400
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Commenting on social media, a Scam Wise NI spokesperson said: “Police Service of Northern Ireland have informed us an older lady in the Newtownabbey area was approached by a male whilst she was out in her garden.
“He claimed to be a handyman who could carry out some jobs on her property and even provided her with a flyer detailing his services and the associated cost.
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Hide Ad“After some discussion, the male talked the lady into paying a £400 deposit, which she did, and he was never seen again! The lady tried contacting the telephone number on the flyer, but it’s not a recognised number.
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“Please be wary if approached like this. Do your research and make sure all tradespeople are reputable and legit.”
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