Many are taking advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic
It follows a report of an elderly woman who answered the phone to a person pretending to be a local priest and offering to call to her home.
Gardai are reminding the public that criminals may take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic guidelines, and are asking friends and familt members to regularly check in on vulnerable communities.
The number for the Cork City Covid-19 Community Response Forum is 1800-222-226.
While the number for the Cork County Forum is 1800-805-819.
