Looks like the ‘luck of the Irish’ could be finally running out. Irish scammers arrested.

Gangs of Irish conmen, in Australia on visitor visas, have been targeting elderly and vulnerable Sydneysiders through roofing scams. They’ve cheated people out of as much as $600,000.

But they weren’t just ripping people off for phoney roofing jobs; they also stole almost $11,000 in life savings stored in a tin from one elderly couple.

These guys were approaching older Sydneysiders, offering to trim trees or work on roofs. Their scam involved trying to convince the victims their roofs need repairing. They over charge for this ‘service’ and to make matters worse steal money from the house.

These conmen have been pocketing so much money there is evidence they have been sending it home to Ireland, while others have been splashing out on “luxury items” and “lavish spending” in Sydney.

Criminals try and sell fake or counterfeit products online or through the mail, but this is an old-fashioned approach requiring face-to-face contact.

These guys don’t seem to have any shame.

This is absolutely shocking. Taking older people’s life savings is abhorrent and reprehensible.

It’s great to see Australian Police catching these guys and hopefully Irish Police are trying to get those who fled back to Ireland.

Check out this episode of BUSTED to find out more about the Irish scammers arrested!

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