Ireland Case No. 21534Fraud (impersonation) · Co. Limerick
Gardaí issue warning after journalist impersonation in Limerick
A man was approached outside a business in Limerick by another man who introduced himself as a journalist and asked to take his photograph. The man agreed, the alleged reporter took the photo and left without showing identification. The victim was left wondering why his photograph had been taken. Gardaí issued a public warning about identity theft, with Sergeant Ber Leetch of Henry Street Garda Station noting the man could have been asked for his name, address and date of birth. No arrest or charge has been reported.
- Reported11 Apr
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man was approached outside a business in Limerick by another man who introduced himself as a journalist and asked to take his photograph.
- The man agreed, the alleged reporter took the photo and left without showing identification.
- The victim was left wondering why his photograph had been taken.
- Other details
- The man could have been asked for his name, address and date of birth.
- Sergeant Ber Leetch, Crime Prevention Officer at Henry Street Garda Station, expressed concerns regarding identity theft.
- No arrest or charge has been reported.
- Investigation
- Gardaí issued a public warning about identity theft.
6 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA male was standing outside a business premises having a cigarette when another male approached and introduced himself as a journalist. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe man asked if he could take a photo, the male agreed, and the alleged reporter took the photo and left. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe man was left wondering afterwards why his photograph was taken. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherSergeant Ber Leetch, Crime Prevention Officer at Henry Street Garda Station, said she had concerns regarding identity theft. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe alleged journalist did not show any identification. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe man could have been asked for his name, address and date of birth. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Apr2023Gardai issue warning after man impersonates journalist
Gardaí issued a public warning about identity theft after a man was approached by a person impersonating a journalist outside a business in Limerick. No arrest or charge has been reported.
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