Klingeling – “Hello, I’m a shock caller”…. No, these calls are never that open and honest.
In recent days, the Aalen police headquarters area has received an increasing number of reports against fraudsters who use so-called “shock calls” to try to get cash or valuables from gullible citizens. The callers claim that close relatives of the person they are calling are involved in serious traffic accidents or other emergencies, that they have a life-threatening illness or that an urgent operation is necessary. Cash is now urgently needed to provide bail, avoid imprisonment or for treatment costs. The callers usually demand large sums, in the five-figure range.
The police advise
Warn your older relatives, friends and acquaintances about the scammers and inform them about the shock calls. In particular, the following behavioral instructions must be strictly observed:
- Very important!
Don't give the perpetrators a clue with your conspicuous phone book entry: -Do you have an old, short phone number? Have it changed to a longer number that is currently assigned. – Have your first name abbreviated in the phone book. This way you will no longer stand out to the perpetrators. To do this, contact your telecommunications provider. - Never reveal details about your family and financial circumstances.
- Don't let yourself be pushed or put under pressure. Take the time to verify the caller's information. Call the person or the police station provided using the number you know. To do this, never use the callback button; instead, enter the number into your phone or use the number stored with you.
- If the caller demands money or other valuables from you, discuss this with family members and other people close to you. The police will never demand money or valuables from you.
- Never give money or valuables such as jewelry to people you do not know.
- Never let strangers into your home.
- If a call seems suspicious to you, immediately inform the police on 110. Before doing so, end the connection by hanging up the receiver.
- Do not keep your valuables, e.g. large amounts of money and other valuables, at home, but at the bank
Source: PP / Aalen Police Headquarters
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