Immigrant Council of Ireland warns of ‘deport’ phone scam that extracts money

Members of the public, and perhaps people facing deportation, are being targeted by a sophisticated telephone scam that extracts money.

The Immigrant Council of Ireland confirmed that on two separate days since the beginning of last week, members of the public have been contacted by people pretending to be ICI staff.

On the first day, March 8, callers were requested to make donations to the charity.