July 16, 11.00, Scam, Stockholm

Scams against elderly people continue and yesterday a woman in Stockholm received an SMS about a rental car that she allegedly rented and when she calls the number, she is offered to be 'connected to the police'.

A person on the phone then falsely claims to be from the police and provides name and other information to appear credible. The fake police officer then sends 'police' to the woman's home who deceive her out of belongings.

It is essential that everyone talks to their relatives and friends about the scams that are ongoing and contacts the police if they suspect they are being targeted by a scam.

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. Do not log in with bank ID if someone calls and asks you to. Do not also leave out codes from bank cards or credit cards.

Do not trust the person who is calling. The person who is calling can say that you are about to lose money, or that a relative has gotten into trouble. Do not trust the person who is calling 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 anyone's home to collect bank and/or credit cards or other valuable items. If someone contacts you with such a matter, it is a scammer.

Never leave your identification, 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.