New Scam Alert: Woman Loses €1,219 After Paying Fake €6.59 Fine
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A 45-year-old woman fell victim to a scam, losing €1,219 after attempting to pay a €6.59 fine via a fake website. The scammers used a convincing tactic, sending a message with a link to a site displaying a fake document with the Republic's logo. The woman entered her personal and bank card details, including an OTP code, before discovering the theft. Police warn the public to be cautious of such messages and never enter personal or banking details on unknown websites.
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