In this article we report on a new scam in which shock calls specifically take advantage of those who are grieving.
Shock calls: perfidious fraud strategy
A worrying trend in crime has recently been observed: shock calls that are specifically aimed at older people. The fraudsters pose as police officers or prosecutors and create an extremely stressful situation by describing dramatic family accidents.
What is particularly perfidious about this scam is that the perpetrators have detailed knowledge of their victims' family circumstances. Apparently they take information from obituaries in newspapers to increase their credibility and take advantage of the emotional distress of the mourners.
The actions of the fraudsters
The callers tell the victims that a close relative caused a serious accident and demand large amounts of money for alleged bail. Background noise of people screaming hysterically increases the urgency and credibility of the call. The sums required are immense – in individual cases up to 125,000 euros.
Preventive measures and police recommendations
Fortunately, no money was handed over during the most recent calls and the criminal police have started an investigation. The police advise older family members to inform older family members about such scams.
If you receive a suspicious call, you should end the conversation immediately, check the information with relatives and contact the police using the official numbers.
These measures serve to check the authenticity of the calls and coordinate further action.
questions and answers
Question 1: What is a shock call?
Answer 1: A shock call is a fraud method in which the perpetrators scare their victims, usually older people, with made-up dramatic stories in order to extort money or personal information.
Question 2: How do you recognize a scam call?
Answer 2: A sign of a scam call is a pressure request for money or personal information. Official authorities would never make such demands in this way.
Question 3: What should those affected do if they receive a shock call?
Answer 3: You should immediately end the conversation, check the information with close relatives and contact the police using their official phone number.
Question 4: How can older people protect themselves from such fraud attempts?
Answer 4: Older people should be aware of such scams, be skeptical of unknown callers and never promise personal information or money under pressure.
Question 5: How do the authorities combat this type of crime?
Answer 5: The authorities investigate such cases intensively, inform the public about such scams and work to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
Conclusion
Shock calls are a serious threat. It is important to know and understand this scam to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Inform your family and friends about this danger and if you suspect anything, contact the police immediately. Stay vigilant and protect yourself and your loved ones.
Source: Press portal
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