March 12, 19:10, Fraud, Nacka

A woman in her 100s in Saltsjöbaden has been contacted by scammers who claimed to be calling from an alarm company and talked about thefts in the area. They told the woman to secure her jewelry. Subsequently, the scammers arrived at the location and the woman lost her jewelry. A report of gross fraud is being written.

Scam calls can lead to theft at home

A scam call followed by a home visit is often referred to as a physical phone scam, physical vishing, and can lead to theft at home. It may happen that the scammer claims that someone needs to come to the victim's home to trick them out of valuable items or bank codes. Instead, the victim is robbed of money, valuables, and credit cards.        

So you can protect yourself

If you are unexpectedly contacted via phone call, SMS, or email, stop, don't act, hang up. Then ask someone you trust - a neighbor, a friend, a family member for advice.

Do not identify yourself with bank-ID or disclose your codes when someone else contacts 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 valuables.

Don't be afraid to appear suspicious or rude, dare to end the call.

If you are a victim of fraud, contact the police and if it is ongoing, call 112, otherwise call 114 14.