On Wednesday alone there were six reports because alleged police officers called pensioners and asked for money because the “daughter” is said to have had a traffic accident.
SN/robert ratzer
Symbolic picture: Crime prevention clears up the scam and gives tips.
The Salzburg police report several attempts using a “nephew trick”. Specifically, there were several calls in the city of Salzburg to older people on Wednesday. Six complaints were made. Alleged police officers called the seniors and informed them that the daughter was involved in a traffic accident and now needed money. In all six cases, the victims reacted correctly and ended the phone call immediately, according to the police report.
The State Police Directorate points out again that police officers never call relatives and …
–
–
–
Select the offer and read on
Read all articles.
- Exclusive SN Plus content from renowned SN editors
- The digital newspaper every day as an e-paper in the SN app
- Automatically ends
–
–
The first 3 months for only 0.99 euros per month.
- Exclusive SN Plus content from renowned SN editors
- The digital newspaper every day as an e-paper in the SN app
- Cancel anytime after 3 months
* Monthly price after 3 months: from € 4.50
Are you already a digital subscriber?
–
–
Your 30-day trial has expired
The first 3 months for only 0.99 euros per month.
- Exclusive SN Plus content from renowned SN editors
- The digital newspaper every day as an e-paper in the SN app
- Cancel anytime after 3 months
* Monthly price after 3 months: from € 4.50
–
–
–
–
–
Accessed on January 28th, 2021 at 10:00 am on https://www.sn.at/salzburg/chronik/betrueger-haben-sich-in-salzburg-derzeit-als-polizisten-aus-99004459
