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16 Mar 2026
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16 Mar 2026
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No funds were actually transferred and all contact has now been lost between the two parties
Gardaí have advised people selling items to obtain the necessary proof after a fraudulent incident took place in Ballybofey.
A resident in the Blue Cedars area advertised a mobile phone for sale online. A person made contact with them and arranged to meet them at their home on Monday, March 9, which they did at approximately 2pm.
The sale of the phone was agreed and the buyer showed a screenshot of what appeared to be the transfer of funds on their phone to the seller and the mobile phone was handed over. No funds were actually transferred and all contact has now been lost between the two parties.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have travelled in the area of Blue Cedars or the Glenfin Road in Ballybofey on March 9 with a dash-cam between 1pm and 3pm to get in touch with Gardaí in Ballyshannon on 071-9858530.
“We advise the public to be aware that these types of incidents do occur and to be extra cautious when selling items,” An Garda Siochana said. “Never hand over items that you have for sale until you have confirmed that the payment has been transferred to your account. Always check proof of payment via your own banking app rather than taking the word of the buyer that funds have been sent.“
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