Scammers posing as Pearse Doherty online are asking for money, Sinn Féin TD warns
Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty has issued a public warning regarding scammers impersonating him on social media to solicit money. He clarified that he never requests funds or bank details through messaging apps.
Why it matters
Public figures are increasingly targeted by impersonation scams, highlighting the need for digital literacy and verification of official communications.
SINN FÉIN TD Pearse Doherty has warned that someone impersonating him on social media has been asking people for money.
The Donegal-native said the scam is designed to “exploit people’s trust”, and asked people to spread awareness about them.
In a post to Facebook, Doherty said: “A fake account pretending to be me has been set up and is attempting to scam people by asking for money.
“Let me be clear: I will never ask anyone for money, bank details, gift cards or any form of payment through social media or messaging apps such as Telegram for any of my constituency services.”
He advised anyone who receives a message from someone claiming to be him to check whether it’s one of his official verified accounts.
“If you are in any doubt, do not respond,” he said.
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