Sinn Féin TD Pearse Doherty is warning the public about a scam account that is impersonating him online and attempting to obtain money. In public statements, Doherty says that the account is contacting people and asking for payment, and he stresses that he would not request money or other forms of payment through social media or similar channels. He advises anyone who receives a message from an account claiming to be him to verify whether it is one of his official verified accounts before responding. The warnings include guidance to be cautious of requests for bank details, gift cards, or any other payment method. Doherty’s message is aimed at helping people recognize impersonation attempts and avoid handing over personal or financial information. The reports agree that the scam involves messaging that presents itself as coming from Doherty, and that the TD is urging users to check the authenticity of accounts and not engage with requests for money.