Police are warning people to be vigilant following reports of fraudsters using text and WhatsApp to scam victims.
A PSNI spokesman said: "Fraudsters are using text and WhatsApp to target people, seeking money by claiming to be a loved one.
"Please don’t get caught out, for more information visit - http://ow.ly/SIwA50Grwrj
"Alternatively, visit NI Direct via www.nidirect.gov.uk/scamwiseni or the Scamwiseni Facebook page."
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