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New figures obtained by Scamwise NI have revealed that over £240,000 has been lost across Northern Ireland in January due to scams.
Internet and phone scams once again account for the biggest number of scams reported - with 64 phone scams and 73 internet scams reported.The figures also show the age breakdown of those who fell victim to any of these scams. at 40%, followed by the 40-59 group at 30%. Chief Superintendent Pollock said: “We should never lose sight of the fact that behind every loss, no matter what it has been, is a person or a business owner who has been taken advantage of in the most despicable and callous way. In some cases, the impact of the scam has life-long consequences.
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