Galway Bay fm newsroom - No arrests have been made after a man posing as a member of An Garda Siochána targetted a home in Corrandulla.
The incident took place on Friday afternoon between 1 and 2pm when a woman was convinced to hand over a sum of money by the suspicious caller.
The man is described as 6 feet in height with a heavy build.
Anyone who may have noticed any suspicious behaviour in the area is asked to contact Oranmore gardai on 091 - 388030.
Sargeant Peadar Ryan of Galway Garda Station says any available CCTV footage in the village is being gathered.
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