May 20, 11:16, Scam, Jönköping

Under Wednesday, the Police have been alerted about additional scams that are said to have occurred in Jönköping on Tuesday.

The scammers have first sent SMS about a service being booked. Then the scammers have called and said that "the service" is a scam attempt, and that a police officer will come to collect the victims' valuables.

In two cases, women in their 80s have been contacted, and then received a visit from a person who collected their jewelry.

In a case in central Jönköping that occurred on Tuesday, the scammers have managed to take jewelry that weighs between 500 and 1,000 grams. An estimated value based on the current gold price makes the value of the goods between 500,000 kronor and over 1 million kronor.

The Police now urge citizens in Jönköping and the surrounding area to talk about the phenomenon.

Have you received a strange SMS, call or visit – report the police.

If you are contacted by a person or a company you did not order anything from - hang up the phone and call the company's central switchboard.

Remember: The Police Authority will never collect your valuables in this way.

Talk to your relatives about how the scammers operate. By spreading knowledge, we can prevent the crimes.

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