they never stop looking for new ways to enrich themselves at the expense of others. The “grandson trick” method is probably the most publicized way to rob unwary people. They also take advantage of the fact that most of us use the bank online. They call, pretend to be a bank employee and try to extort data. Thieves also use more classic methods to get into homes. they warn and draw attention to be especially careful.
The police warn against a new method of fraudsters. No longer “grandson”
Fraudsters don’t just reach for the phone anymore. Still they knock on the doors of houses and apartments, pretending to be employees of administration, charity organizations, state institutions, chimney sweepers, officers, traveling salesmen, and even neighbors who have just moved in the area. It also happens that they pretend to be the victim of an accident, theft, or even a policeman. Now they have found a new “fitter’s method”. The thieves claim to be employees of a window replacement company. They use this to get inside under the guise of looking at the windows.
Their goal is one – to get into the apartment and rob it
– warn Warsaw policemen from the District Police Headquarters V – Bielany, Żoliborz.
How not to be deceived? Police advise. Pay attention to these details
First of all, do not let in a person who pretends to be a representative of the administration, institution or various professions. The police advise you to call the company or organization referred to by a stranger and check the phone number yourself. Before letting someone into your apartment, also ask for proof of identity and employment. Don’t let potential scammers out of your sight, especially when it involves two people.
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How not to be cheated and robbed? Remember that visits by administration employees, including those regarding inspections, inspections of meters, chimneys or replacement of windows, they are always preceded by an appropriate message, e.g. posted on the notice board or published on the website. However, be careful with information provided over the phone. Fraudsters may pretend to be the administration.
If you have any doubts or concerns, ask a neighbor for help. The company of third parties usually scares away a thief.
Source: Gazeta
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