Gardaí in Kilkenny are asking homeowners in the region to be vigilant following the advent of a new scam.
The scam involves a plainclothes man attempting to gain entry into people's homes while posing as a Garda.
Gardaí noted one case, which occurred in Bagenalstown last Thursday, whereby a male posing as a policeman arrived at the door of an elderly woman's home claiming a sum of money had been found.
The male then asked the lady if he could enter the property to check if she was missing any more money.
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The women refused and the male left the property.
Gardaí are urging homeowners to never leave a stranger into their home without official identification.
