It is double the penalty for the victims.
The national police are alerting to a brand new type of con artists who operate "
to the detriment of the elderly
": fake police officers are currently roaming the north of France, posing twice in a row as police in order to rob those who open their doors to them, indicates a police statement, the subject of which was reported by
20 minutes
.
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The method is simple: fake police officers show up at their victim's home, gain their trust and, while one of the officers discusses with the owner of the premises, the other steals what he finds, valuables and cash.
A hitherto classic technique.
But these crooks don't stop there. They returned a few days later to their victim's home, explaining to him that she had been the subject of a "false quality theft", an offense that could be punished by three years' imprisonment and 45,000 euros. fine. They then say they are in charge of the investigation and, for more credibility, "
present photographic plates of supposed authors in order to perfect the illusion
", claiming in the process "
money to pay for an expertise or recover objects. seized
”, explains the press release.
The national police therefore call on the population to ask any person appearing in uniform for a professional card, a mission order or proof of intervention.
“
Any unexpected visit is suspect.
If you are in doubt, do not let the person in, even if you are presented with business cards.
Call the service or company that your interlocutors claim,
”the statement said.
