A number of incidents are being linked together in the north Longford area in recent weeks.

Teens are being warned not to accept friend requests from strangers.

Agri businesses are being targetted by the scam reported in Roscommon and Cavan in recent days

Gardai are also warning the public of fraudsters ringing people and claiming to be members of the force.

Gardaí are concerned following this newer scam, as it pretends to be an official state body in order to trick the public.

Gardaí are warning the public not to engage with unsolicited callers looking for personnel details.

The Gardai in Longford have received a number of calls connected to the scam in the last 24 hours

Gardai are concerned at how shop assistants can get confused by the scam which has occurred in several different