The Berlin police warn that tricksters use the spread of the corona virus in a perfidious way. You should definitely pay attention to that now.
- Tricksters have developed a new scam due to the spread of the corona virus.
- It is a variant of the grandchild's trick .
- The Berlin police warn against certain calls.
The corona virus keeps the whole of Germany in suspense. Now tricksters use the current situation to their advantage. With a new variant of the grandchild's trick , they are trying in particular to get the money from older people.
In general, the grandson trick describes the procedure to pretend to be a relative of a person and to ask for money, because there is a supposed emergency. Victims are usually asked by telephone to provide any valuables that will later be picked up at the front door.
Fraudsters use coronavirus spread to their advantage
Experience shows that fraudsters in particular choose pensioners as their victims. Seniors not only receive shady calls, they also occasionally find dubious letters * in their mailboxes.
So far, however, the new variant of the grandchild's trick has only taken its course by phone. The Berlin police report on Twitter that fraudsters have reported to senior citizens and have claimed to be relatives who are infected with the corona virus. For expensive medication, they would need money that the victims should give to a person who will ring the doorbell.
As if the #coronavirus did not already bring enough challenges in everyday life, fraudsters are now depriving old people of their money.
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This is how you should react in the event of a scam call
The Berlin police provide tips on how to act in the event of a suspicious call. Basically, no valuables should be passed on to people unknown to you . On the phone, you should also specifically ask the caller for your name before you even suspect who might be on the line. Also ask questions about topics that only your relatives can know to ensure safety. After the call, you should contact family members at the numbers you know and ask them about the previous conversation.
Also, don't let yourself be put under pressure and call k family and financial details . If you are unsure, the police recommend that you keep your valuables in safe deposit boxes. It also often helps to have your own number deleted from the phone book. This makes it trickier for tricksters to get your data.
If you receive calls of this type or fall victim to fraudulent meshes, report immediately to the police at 110.
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