August 2, 11:58, Fraud, Västerås

Reports came in about an 85-year-old woman receiving links via social media and being asked to share her personal information. The woman had suspicions that it was a scam, and alerted the police.

A police patrol was dispatched and a report of attempted fraud was filed.

The police want to remind people not to give out credit card information, codes or other sensitive information at the request of an unknown person. Also, never use your bank card or bank ID at the request of an unknown person.