Danger! Wrong police officers on the phone: How to protect yourself!

In the district of Fulda, the authorities warn of increased calls from false police officers. As Osthessen News , so far all called have recognized the fraud and have the phone calls without financial damage ended.

The fraudsters use local phone numbers or emergency number 110 and spend themselves as police officers. “Call-ID-Spoofing” succeeds in displaying non-existent phone numbers. In their conversations, they make the victims compiled valuables and put them in certain places. The victims are suggested that this is necessary to secure their savings.

typical stitches of the fraudsters

The perpetrators may also ask the bank to withdraw cash from the bank. There is also the possibility that you will call a taxi for the victims if they cannot handle the way on foot. As soon as the valuables are ready, the fraudsters send a person for collection.

The police have formulated important warnings to protect the citizens: it is advisable to be suspicious if the caller does not imagine a name. Callers who demand money should be put on the phone immediately. If in doubt, the police should be contacted under the official number. Furthermore, it is recommended not to hand over money or valuables to unknown persons and to inform relatives about such calls.

The fraudsters adapt their approach to the fears of their victims. Long -term phone calls make contact with close people, which maintains the fraud. This can lead to withdrawal from society and the feeling of shame. The police encourage the victims to speak openly about what has happened and to inform the police. Further information on this trick fraud is available on the police website.

also the lka Niedersachsen reports that the fraudsters often on the display "on the display" let appear to convey seriousness. Older people in particular are often the aim of these fraud stitches because they are identified via telephone book data.

To protect themselves, the police advise you to always be suspicious of such calls and, if in doubt, to contact the police under 110. It is also emphasized that the police would never call 110 to request money or valuables.