Police have recently dealt with scams which have seen people £30,000 worse off.
Officers say they've dealt with two jobs in which the total sum was taken from bank accounts.
The constabulary says criminals use peoples vulnerabilities to target them.
Authorities add it can vary from a romance scam, a technical scam or even a fraudster posing as a friend.
They say to visit www.actionfraud.police.uk or www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk if you want to find out more details.
Glen Maye requisition meeting scheduled
A requisition meeting will be held in Glen Maye next month.
Political satire is coming to the Gaiety Theatre in Douglas next week, just in time to poke fun at the general election.
Viking longboat races today
Viking races will finally get underway in Peel today - after a six-week delay.
Postal vote applications have to be in soon
Living far away but want to cast your vote in September's election? Time's running out!
Mum launches petition over university support
A petition's been launched calling on government to provide more support for Manx university students.
Bus services north and south face disruption later
Bus Vannin says a number of its services may face disruption this evening.
Wildlife Trust unveils woodland plans
The Manx Wildlife Trust has submitted a planning application for a new woodland in the northeast of the Island.
Deadline looms for by-election nominations
Time's running out to get your forms filled in if you'd like to stand as a commissioner in Marown.
