People are calling to homes pretending to be Gardaí.
Gardai in the midlands are advising people to be careful of bogus callers.
It's after a man claiming to be a garda called to an elderly resident in the Deerpark area of Croghan around lunchtime yesterday.
He said he was there to advise them on security for their home.
Gardaí are asking the public to report these incidents immediately.
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