A couple have warned holidaymakers to be vigilant after they were conned out of hundreds of pounds by two men they met "stranded on the motorway".
The couple, from Northern Ireland, were returning to the UK from Europe when they came across two males on the road.
They said they needed cash to get the boat home.
After handing over almost €500 to the pair, the couple exchanged contact details and the men agreed they would repay the money when they got home.
To date the generous couple haven't received any money and the address they were provided with was bogus, reports BelfastLive.
Highlighting the case, Scamwise NI said: "Although this couple were full of good intentions; we would advise taking extra care when approached by strangers."
Sinn Fein Councillor for Mid Tyrone, Pádraigin Kelly has urged everyone to be vigilant when approached by strangers asking for money either online, in person or over the phone.
She said: "We live in an ever advancing technological world and financial fraud seems to be ever growing. I encourage everyone to be extra safe whilst travelling and when approached by anyone asking for money either in person, online or over the phone.
"Cold callers are becoming more prominent and it's up to each and every one of us to look out for our neighbours and friends. Be extra vigilant around your own community and look out for one another."
