WARNING ISSUED TO EAST GALWAY RESIDENTS ON HOAX CALLERS

Date Published: 05-Jan-2011

Gardaí are warning East Galway residents to be weary of scam artists phoning homes claiming to be from Microsoft technical support.

One homeowner in the Athenry area had to cancel her credit cards this morning after she was caught unaware by a hoax caller.

The person rang the household, pretending to be from Microsoft, offering to sell anti-virus software for computers.

Gardaí are warning people to be on their guard, and not to give any personal details over the phone unless satisfied of the callers identity.