Wendy Barbara Todd (30), of Rathglynn in Antrim town, admitted charges of theft and fraud by false representation regarding July 28 last year.

District Judge Nigel Broderick told the defendant at Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena, it was "quite a nasty thing you did".

The judge added: "There was an element of premeditation. Sending a text to your ex-partner's mother to get money transferred and then taking that money. There is an element of pre-planning and deception."

The court heard the defendant had re-paid the £200. She was fined £150.