Police are investigating a new phone‑scam case in which a large sum of money was taken from a bank account.
A 76‑year‑old woman told officers she received a call from a man speaking English who claimed to be a payments‑service director.
Using false claims about the security of her bank account, he convinced her to follow a link sent to her mobile phone.
She later discovered that €42,500 had been withdrawn from her account.
Police are urging the public to be extremely cautious when receiving calls from unknown numbers.
Authorities remind residents that no organisation will ever ask for banking details, personal information or security codes by phone or text message.
They also stress the importance of informing older relatives, who are often targeted by scammers.