Don’t do this!

The phone rings, the voice in the pipe presents itself as a policeman, and in a busy day it can be tempting to believe what is being said.

But right now, the authorities are warning of a wave of scams where people are fooled into providing personal information. They write that on the media X.

Across the country, citizens experience being contacted by people who pretend to be from the police. The story they call with often sounds alike:

They claim to have got hold of personal papers and then try to lure sensitive information out of people. The warning lights should flash vigorously in such inquiries, the authorities emphasize.

« We urge you to call back via 114 and not provide personal information in the slightest doubt, » the invitation reads.

Experience shows that the scammers can be extremely convincing, and it is therefore important to relate critically, even if the voice in the tube sounds both friendly and professional.

The approaches of the scams often play on people naturally trusting uniforms and authorities. But for that very reason, it is crucial to remember that the police will never ask for sensitive information over the phone.

A simple call to 114 can quickly reveal if the inquiry is genuine.

As the number of cases increases, the authorities recall that vigilance and healthy skepticism are the best protection against fraud.

Rather ask once too much than once too little, because in the end, a quick control call can be the difference between preserving both privacy and purse.

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