July 30, 15.38, Scam, Ekerö

An 80-year-old woman has been contacted by scammers, after which a person came to the woman and she lost jewelry. The police have been searching for the perpetrator, but no one is currently arrested. A report of fraud will be written. 

An 85-year-old woman is said to have received an SMS yesterday, then spoken to someone who claimed to be from the police. After that, someone came home to the woman and she is said to have lost jewelry and money. A report of fraud will be written. 

Warning for fake police 

In recent times, elderly people have been exposed to fraud by fake police. This can happen via phone or home visits. If the person says they are police, contact 114 14 to get to the switchboard and ask to find out if it is a police officer.

So you can protect yourself 

If you are unexpectedly contacted by phone call, SMS or email, stop, do not act, hang up the phone. Then ask someone you trust - a neighbor, a friend, a family member for advice.

Do not identify yourself with bank-ID or give out your codes when someone else has contacted you. 

Do not let an unknown person into your home. Serious companies, organizations, and authorities will never come to your home to collect your cash, jewelry, or other valuable items. 

Do not be afraid to appear suspicious or unpleasant, dare to end the call. 

If you are exposed to fraud, contact the police and if it is ongoing, call 112, otherwise call 114 14.