Fraud stitch in Linz: False police officers stole over 100,000 euros!

Fraud stitch in Linz: False police officers stole over 100,000 euros!

An insidious fraud is shaken by Linz: a 76-year-old woman fell victim to the so-called police trick, a perfidious stitch in which criminals pretend to be a police officer on the phone. Last Friday, the Linz woman received a call, the content of which she put on alert. The supposed investigators informed them about a burglar gang nearby and that they would be the next victim. In order to protect your valuables, you asked you to provide all valuables in security custody and to make an appointment for collection, such as today.at reported.

In a fatal decision, the elderly lady handed over her entire savings, more than 10,000 euros, to the fraudsters. Police spokesman Michael Babl warned that such calls in Upper Austria are increasingly appearing - around 100 such incidents were reported on Friday alone. The perpetrators often aim at older people, whose names they select from the phone book to contact their victims on the phone. This is an "extreme increase" compared to past few weeks, which causes the police to have urgent warnings, as well as from news.at was emphasized.

Important tips for avoiding fraud

The police call up to be particularly careful with unknown callers and to ask themselves whether the story is authentic. Recommended precautions include the immediate information of relatives or friends and refusing information about personal assets. Those affected should not be put under pressure, and the best solution is often on. In addition, the police advise the request of a service of alleged police officers and calling the emergency number 133 to check the authenticity of the caller. These preventive measures are crucial to protect themselves from unscrupulous fraudsters.