Limerick businessman victim of fraud as tenant used his information to pay bill
A LIMERICK businessman was the victim of fraud when his tenant used his financial information to pay a bill.
The businessman discovered his bank account, which he uses to receive his tenant's rent, was down a cash amount.
When he examined his account, he realised that one of his tenants had used his BIC and IBAN account details to pay a mobile phone bill.
The tenant’s actions were discovered quickly and he will be prosecuted.
Sergeant Ber Leetch, Crime Prevention Officer Henry Street Garda Station said the issue was only discovered because the businessman was vigilant and checked his bank account regularly.
"I think it is important to check your bank account often and in detail".