Not new and still fake: The warning about the alleged fraud gangs who want to check smoke detectors is back!
The following old warning is currently circulating on social networks:

Important information for everyone in the area
We are currently receiving an internal report from the fire department. ..there are people out and about who work their way from house to house and want to check whether the smoke detectors, which have been required by law since January, are there...don't let them in and call the police. ...an organized crime gang!!!
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The fact check
There are no checks as to whether the required smoke detectors are installed or not.
The Lower Franconia police are also currently giving the all-clear: This criminal gang does not exist!
Warning: Fake news circulating
is currently spreading in the Würzburg district, especially in the municipalities of # Höchberg and #Helmstadt , that fraud gangs are on the move there. The perpetrators supposedly wanted to check smoke detectors and were said to be criminals.
Before panic breaks out, we give the all-clear: Not a single such case has been reported or reported to the Lower Franconian police in the past few days!
However, please remain careful. We advise you not to let strangers into your house!
Your #Police #Lower Franconia
Result:
This warning is a chain letter.
However, unannounced smoke detector inspectors should not simply be allowed into the house, as incidents of this type have been reported individually in the past. In general, if fraud is suspected, the police should be informed directly.
Further links:
Wonderful fake report about smoke detector inspectors
Fact check: Smoke detector inspectors
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