Warning to Mayo public over 'online' rogue operators

People across Mayo with Amazon accounts are advised to be on the alert in respect of scam calls purporting to be from a representative of the online company.

Members of the public across the county have been receiving mobile telephone calls today from female rogue operators claiming to be represented the firm.

They enquire whether or not the person receiving the call recently made a purchase from Amazon of a new phone valued in excess of €800 - rather than what they had ordered during a recent online purchase.

They then try to obtain further information in respect of people's Amazon's accounts and bank details 'so that a refund can be issued immediately.'

Needless to say, the advise is to hang up and don't engage with them.

It's another scam.

Retain the number and report it to a garda station.