23 January 17.16, Fraud, Stockholm

An 80-year-old woman on Östermalm has received an SMS from "Klarna" stating that someone has attempted to make a purchase in her name. The woman has since been linked to "the bank" and they allegedly said she should transfer money to get her money back, but instead she lost money. A report of fraud has been filed.

The police's tips – how to protect yourself from scams

Hang up the phone. A scammer who calls can, for example, say they are calling from the bank or from an authority. It also occurs that they claim to be a relative who needs help making a payment. End the call if you are unsure who is calling.

Don't click on links. Do not open links in SMS or emails that you do not trust. If you are unsure; search for the sender's contact information via their official website and contact them that way.

Don't log in. Do not log in with BankID if someone calls and asks you to do so. Do not leave out codes from bank cards or credit cards either.

Don't let strangers in your home. Close the door if you think it seems suspicious and if you feel uneasy. The police never go to someone's home to collect bank and/or credit cards or other valuable items. The same applies to serious companies and other organizations.

Don't give out anything. For example, identification, bank cards, codes or valuable items.

Contact the police. In the event of ongoing crime, call 112. If the crime is not ongoing, you should call 114 14.