27 August 09.41, Fraud, Gävleborg County

During the morning, the police have been alerted that two elderly people in Gävleborg County have received SMS where someone has claimed to be the victim's child. In the SMS, the victim has been encouraged to transfer money via Swish.

In one case, an 85-year-old woman has transferred money, and a report of fraud has been made.

The police want to remind everyone that you should never give out codes or other sensitive information on behalf of an unknown person. The police also want to encourage those who have elderly relatives to talk to their relatives about the importance of not giving out sensitive information or transferring money on behalf of an unknown person.