February 18, 16:39, Fraud, Solna

An 85-year-old woman in Huvudsta has received calls saying she bought a rug a long time ago. "The rug company" says someone will come and deliver a gift to her. A guy came home to the woman and said the gift costs money. The guy pulled out some kind of payment station and the woman is said to have lost money. A report of fraud is written.

Telephone fraud can lead to theft at home, physical vishing

Telephone fraud can also lead to theft at home, known as physical vishing. It can happen that the scammer claims that someone needs to come to your home to secure your valuables or codes. Instead, you will be robbed of money, valuables, and credit cards.

This is how you can protect yourself

If you are unexpectedly contacted by phone, SMS, or email, stop, do not act, hang up the phone. Then ask someone you trust - a neighbor, a friend, a family member for advice.

Never identify yourself with bank-ID or give out your codes when someone else contacts you.

Do not let an unknown person into your home. Serious companies, organizations, and authorities will never come to your home to collect your cash, jewelry, or other valuables.

Do not be afraid to appear suspicious or unpleasant, dare to end the call.

If you are a victim of fraud, contact the police and if it is ongoing, call 112, otherwise call 114 14.