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02/12/2016
Cold Callers Target Elderly Residents In Ballymoney
Elderly and vulnerable residents in the Ballymoney area are being targeted by cold callers requesting that they hand over any new £5 notes.
A man and woman claiming to be from the government are asking residents to return all notes to them as they are no longer of legal tender.
Police have issued a warning to the public to be aware of the scam and to "keep an eye out" for any elderly friends or relatives who may be targeted.
They are also appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
A man and woman claiming to be from the government are asking residents to return all notes to them as they are no longer of legal tender.
Police have issued a warning to the public to be aware of the scam and to "keep an eye out" for any elderly friends or relatives who may be targeted.
They are also appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
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