December 16, 20:30, Fraud, Värmland County

Violently at several occasions during early evening, a case in Grums and in several cases in Björneborg, unknown persons have come to private homes.

The persons in Kristinehamn have stated that they come from security companies and want to check the security and in Grums they stated that they were from a telephone operator.

The persons who have knocked on the door have not entered any home. 

So protect yourself from scams

- Do not let unknown people into your home. Close the door if you think it seems suspicious and if you feel uneasy. The police never go to anyone's home to pick up bank and/or credit cards or other valuable items. The same applies to serious companies and other organizations.

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

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

- Do not log in. Do not log in with BankID if someone calls and asks you to do so. Do not also leave out codes from bank cards or payment cards.

- Do not 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.

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