Fraudsters on the phone: police warn of dangerous shock calls!

Fraudsters on the phone: police warn of dangerous shock calls!

In Vorarlberg, alarming fraud calls have been received in the past few hours, in which the perpetrators pretend to be police officers, court employees or even as prosecutors. These false officials spread the news that relatives are involved in a serious traffic accident and were therefore detained. In order to release a deposit, the victims should hand over cash and valuables at home, as reported Vol.at . The machinations take advantage of the fear and confusion among the victims to urge them to reveal personal and valuable information.

warning of the police

The police urgently warns of these so -called shock calls and gives important advice. Fraud victims should never share information about cash, jewelry or bank credit on the phone. Serious institutions do not ask such Details by phone, but should always contact personally or in writing. The police recommend ending the conversation immediately and asking directly to the responsible police station under the known number. It is important to inform relatives about this fraud stitch to prevent another victim, such as vorarlberg.orf in addition.