July 31 17.59, Fraud, Stockholm County

Woman in her 90s in Nynäshamn received a call from someone who said that "the police" would come and install an alarm at the woman's home. A report of preparation for fraud and impersonation of a public official will be written.

At 18:11, a woman in her 85s in Haninge received an SMS from a company and then contacted someone who claimed to be a police officer. The person asked the woman to put jewelry and credit cards in a bag and then a person came and picked up the items. A report of fraud will be written.  

At 18:23, a woman in her 85s in Nynäshamn was called by someone who said they were a police officer and that insurance companies would come. The woman has not lost anything. A report of attempted fraud will be written. 

Warning for fake police officers 

In recent times, elderly people have been targeted by fraudsters posing as police officers. This can happen via phone or home visits. If the person says they are a police officer, contact 114 14 to reach the switchboard and ask to find out if it is a police officer.

Police tips – how to protect yourself from scams

Hang up the phone if someone calls and you are unsure. A scammer who calls can, for example, say that they are a relative, from the bank or a company. 

Do not log in. Do not log in with bank ID if someone calls and asks you to. Do not leave bank card codes or credit card codes either.

Do not trust the person who calls. The person who calls can say that you are about to lose money, or that a relative has gotten into trouble. Do not trust the person who calls even if they have information about you.

Do not 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 request, it is a scammer.

Do not leave identification, bank cards or your code to anyone else.

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