July 3, 2016, Fraud, Täby

An 85-year-old woman in Hägernäs had received a message on the phone from a pharmacy about a purchase that did not go through. Since then, the woman has spoken to someone who claimed to be from the bank. Thereafter, a man came to the woman and she lost her gold jewelry. A report will be written regarding gross theft or gross fraud.

Police advice to protect yourself

Do not let unknown people into your home. Close the door if something feels wrong. The police or serious companies never go home to pick up bank cards, codes or valuable items. Do not leave out sensitive information or valuable items.

Hang up the phone. If someone calls and claims to be from the bank, a government agency or a relative who needs help and you feel unsure – end the call.

Do not log in anywhere on the urging of someone else. Never use BankID or leave out codes after someone has called you.

Do not click on unknown links. Do not open links in SMS or email that you do not trust. Look up official contact information yourself if you are unsure.

Check which security solutions the bank has as an option. If they for example have double signing or time delay on larger transactions. Choose that in that case.

In the event of ongoing crime, call 112. If the crime is not ongoing, contact the police on 114 14.