Fake invoices and bogus callers are some examples.
Westmeath Gardaí are warning people in the county to be aware of how convincing scams have become.
Fraud, such as fake invoices and bogus callers, can appear to come from legitimate phone numbers and email addresses.
People are being advised to always get in contact with whoever the source is claiming to be to verify the message.
Crime Prevention Officer in Westmeath, Brian Stones, says many people have fallen for such scams:
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