Deaf targeted by internet criminals
INTERNET fraudsters have targeted vulnerable residents in a bid to swindle huge sums of cash with an online con.
INTERNET fraudsters have targeted vulnerable residents in a bid to swindle huge sums of cash with an online con.
Police have issued a warning to residents after several people said they were contacted through the world-wide-web and told they’ve won thousands of pounds- only to be duped into paying out major amounts of money.
“These people appear to be targeting vulnerable people, especially the deaf community,” said a Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson.
“Victims pay amounts of money, ranging from hundreds to thousands of pounds, via Western Union to countries abroad.
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“A country that’s been used regularly is Nigeria.
“People are advised not to reply to such communications and certainly to never send money on to an unsecured and unknown source.”
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