May 22, 09:01, Other, Scania County

Police have recently seen a very large influx of fraud crimes against the elderly. Only yesterday, a dozen such crimes were reported in the Southern Police Region. It involves both attempts and completed crimes. The dark figure is believed to be large.

Several different methods are being used, including fake home care and water meter controllers. The common method is for the fraudsters to call their victims in advance, but the police have noted more cases where the fraudsters knock on the door directly at the elderly's homes.

Police want to urge elderly people to be extra vigilant. Feel free to talk to your elderly acquaintances and relatives and inform them of how they can protect themselves. More tips and information can be found in the link below.

Police also want to urge anyone who has been a victim or believes they have been a victim of a fraud or attempted fraud to report this immediately. Quick action can be crucial for the police's success in the investigation work.