Gardaí are investigating a number of reports of individuals calling to homes in the wider Kells area impersonating Gardaí in recent days.
There have been no reports of any incidents of theft in relation to these calls. Gardai at Kells Garda Station say no arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.
Gardaí are warning members of the public of an increase in the number of incidents of people impersonating Gardaí. They say recent incidents of this type involve the 'conmen' requesting to check cash held by the injured party as a result of an increase in counterfeit cash circulating in the area, or that the 'conmen' need to check the security of the house as a result of an increase in burglaries in the area.
Gardai say they will not cold call to a house and request to do either of these checks. Local Gardai wish to remind the public that any Garda member calling to your door will have identification. Should you have any concerns about the person at the door, you should not answer the door even if they are purporting to be a Garda.
Genuine Gardaí will always provide details to allow you to confirm their identity with the local Garda Station and will be patient while you choose to so.
