Ms Niamh Davenport:

Sometimes it is a matter of minutes. They realise something did not seem right or they investigate further. Our advice, which we push through our education and awareness programme, is that, no matter what type of scam people should always take their time. Whether it is a text message scam or an email scam, there are always common themes. It is obviously how they are presented. There is a sense of urgency and the scammers try to make people rush. The key advice is to take your time and do not be rushed.