February 2, 18.10, Fraud, Stockholm

I the SMS, the scammers had said that he was liable for a larger sum of money and that he should call the number in the SMS. When he called the number, he was told that he was "liable" for money for an item that he had not bought. He was then connected to "his bank". The man then became suspicious and hung up the call. Someone then tried to call the man, who refused to answer. A report will be written in an attempt to commit fraud.

Police tips – how to protect yourself from scams

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 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 email 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. Also, do not leave out codes from bank cards or credit cards.

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

Do not give out anything. For example, identification, bank cards, codes or valuable items.

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