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16 Dec 2025

Family Carers manager issues warning to Tipperary people on scam calls from the UK

Clonmel Familyi Carers office manager Richie Molloy issues scam calls warning

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Family Caerers manager issues scam calls warning

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The manager of the Family Carers Ireland branch in Clonmel  Clonmelhas issued a warning to people to be aware of scam calls over the festive period.
Cllr Richie Molloy, Clonmel manager of the Family Carers service, said there has been an increase in volume of calls from the United Kingdom lately.
"Scammers are spoofing UK numbers (like +44) to trick people into answering.
If you don't recognise the number or there is no apparent reason for someone from the UK to call you, please never answer. Legitimate callers will leave a message.
These callers can be automated voices or live scammers, sometimes purporting to be working for private companies or tech support for a bank or other organisation, and they will usually attempt to get some personal or sensitive information from the person being called.
If you answer, it notifies them that the number is active. When a number is active, it can be sold to telemarketers for a higher price or to another scammer, leading to more unwanted calls. If you respond/answer a question, the scammer might record your voice. Your “Yes” response could be recorded and used to voice-authorise charges to an account." said Cllr Molloy.

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