Victims of the Wangiri phone scam warned they are 'responsible for their own usage'

Victims of the Wangiri phone scam who are worried about their next bill should contact their provider but have been warned that they are “responsible for their own usage”.

In recent weeks, thousands of Irish mobile phone users have been hit with the calls, which is a common form of fraud worldwide.

While many mobile operators block the numbers once identified, customers have also been warned that they are responsible for all calls they make and will be billed accordingly.