Public warned to be careful when shopping online following ‘sophisticated’ Covid-19 fraud

Chief Supt Pat Lordan, of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau has warned the public not to click on links on social media when shopping online.
Public warned to be careful when shopping online following ‘sophisticated’ Covid-19 fraud
Tue, 14 Apr, 2020 - 13:13
Vivienne Clarke

Chief Supt Pat Lordan, of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau has warned the public not to click on links on social media when shopping online.

He was commenting on a ‘sophisticated’ €15m Covid-19 fraud involving the German health authorities.

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