December 8, 13:53, Scam, Stockholm

A woman in her 80s in Vasastan is said to have received an SMS from someone who would come and replace windows. Thereafter, the woman has been in contact with someone who says they are from the police. The woman has lost jewelry and a complaint will be written regarding fraud and impersonation of a public official.

Telephone Scams Can Lead to Theft at Home

A telephone scam can also lead to theft at home. It can happen that the scammer claims that someone must come to your home to secure your valuables or codes. Instead, you are robbed of money, valuables, and credit cards.

Police Tips – How to Protect Yourself from Scams

Hang up the phone. A scammer who calls can, for example, say that they are a relative or from the bank. If you are unsure who is calling, you should end the call.

Do not log in. Never log in with a bank ID if someone calls and asks you to. Do not leave out codes from a bank card or credit card either.

Do not trust the caller. The person who calls can say that you are about to lose money, or that a relative has gotten into trouble. Do not trust the caller even if they have information about you.

Never let an unknown person into your home. Close the door if you feel uneasy. The police never go to someone's home to pick up bank and/or credit cards or other valuables. If someone contacts you with such an issue, it is a scammer.

Never leave your ID, bank card, or code to anyone else.

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