Caution: Telephone fraudsters in the Olpe district active - this is how you protect yourself!

Im Kreis Olpe warnen Polizei und Behörden vor aktuellen Telefonbetrügereien, insbesondere gegen ältere Menschen.
In the district of Olpe, the police and authorities warn of current telephone fraud, especially older people. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Caution: Telephone fraudsters in the Olpe district active - this is how you protect yourself!

In the district of Olpe, alleged tricksters are currently active who try to deceive unsuspecting citizens through phone calls. These fraudsters pretend to acquire advertisements for a non -existent citizens' brochure of the Olpe district. However, the district administration itself has not placed a order to create such a brochure and therefore did not commission any advertising acquisition. The police classify these calls as fraud attempts that may be aimed at luring victims in subscription traps, such as Lokalplus .

The police therefore urgently advise caution. Citizens who receive such calls should end the conversation immediately and report the incident. Information can be sent to the police in Olpe on 0 27 61/9 26 90. This is particularly important to identify the potential fraudsters and prevent other victims.

proven protective measures

The current attempts at fraud are not the only ones that the Olpe police are watching. There are numerous reports about telephone fraudsters who pretend to be relatives and demand money in alleged emergency situations. Pressure is often exerted on those affected, which in particular brings older people into a precarious situation. The warnings of such fraud stitches are piling up, and the police emphasize that everyone, regardless of age, can be victims of a telephone fraud, according to the .

protection against these attacks is essential. If there is uncertainties about the caller's identity, the police recommend that and call it back immediately - but not via the recall button, but via a known telephone number. It is important not to reveal any personal or financial information on the phone and never hand over money or valuables to unknown people. Those affected should also consider talking to a confidant or contacting the police in strange calls if the situation requires.

general warnings and fraud stitches

fraud attempts are diverse and can also take other forms. According to Bremen police are, among other things, grandchildren, wrong police calls and shock calls. The police advise you to always be careful with unexpected calls or messages and never reveal personal data or account information.

In addition, it is recommended to meet the doorstep when encounters with strangers, e.g. B. alleged craftsmen or donation collectors to carefully check and request it. Security is the top priority here.

Against the background of these warnings, it is important to be vigilant even with online interactions. Protection against prepayment fraud, fake shops or other criminal machinations should always be a priority. In general, you have to distrust unusual offers or call and question what seems serious at first glance.

The police in the district of Olpe and beyond continues to try to clarify and warn the public about these fraud stitches. Citizens' cooperation is crucial to act against these types of crime.

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