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Police Warn of Money Scam, Calls Impersonating Officers

  • Police and authorities in multiple regions issued warnings in 2025 about scams where fraudsters impersonate officers to steal money from victims.
  • These scams often begin with calls claiming legal trouble, leading victims to withdraw cash or hand over bank cards under false pretenses.
  • Victims in Hertfordshire lost £12,000 total, with individuals in Letchworth and Rickmansworth losing £8,000 and £4,000 respectively, and similar losses were reported in Springfield and New York.
  • Springfield Police have warned that they will not request any payments under any circumstances, particularly not through phone calls, and experts advise against sharing personal details or money with unknown callers.
  • Authorities recommend reporting suspicious calls via official channels, involving trusted contacts before financial decisions, and stress the need for public awareness to reduce these costly scams targeting vulnerable populations.
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The Jesenice police are investigating a fraud case in which the victim followed instructions from a stranger over the phone and lost almost 25,000 euros. The police warn against providing personal and banking information and advise against clicking on suspicious links. They recommend taking preventive measures, as only an individual can prevent the misuse of their data.

·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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WDTN broke the news in on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
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