July 15, 16.40, Fraud, Mjölby

An elderly couple in their 80s received a call yesterday from a person claiming to be from the bank. The person claimed that the bank would help them recover 800,000 kronor that had "gotten stuck in a security lock". The man logged in to the bank with his bank ID. The couple was then instructed not to look at the account or log in to the computer or phone that night. Now 750,000 kronor is missing from the account. 

The police urge elderly people to be vigilant when receiving unexpected and unusual phone calls from unknown people. Hang up the phone and report to the police on 114 14 - even if you haven't lost anything. It helps us forward in the investigations of scams against the elderly.

The police's tips - how to protect yourself from scams
Hang up the phone. A scammer who calls can, for example, say that they are from the bank or the police. If you are unsure who is calling, you should end the call. 

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

Do not trust the caller. The person calling 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. Often they are also very friendly and nice.

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 valuable items. If someone contacts you with such a matter, it is a scammer. 

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

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