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Northern Ireland cops issue PSA after official phone number spoofed by scammers

If you’re going to impersonate an officer, perhaps choose a more sophisticated way to nick cash than asking for gift cards

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The Northern Ireland police force has issued a public service announcement following a recent incident where scammers spoofed an official phone number to deceive the public. The scammers' tactic involved using a fake version of the police's phone number to contact individuals, likely with the intention of obtaining sensitive information or financial gain.

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