July 22, 19.50, Fraud, Helsingborg

An 80-year-old woman was targeted by a phone scam on the day. According to the woman, she received a phone call from a bank saying that someone had tried to use her card, she was then persuaded to put jewelry in a bag which was then picked up.

This type of scam is not uncommon and mainly affects elderly people. Follow the link below for more information and how you should act if you receive a call from a bank, insurance company, police or other authorities and companies.