Seniors in danger: How to protect yourself from internet fraud!

Seniors in danger: How to protect yourself from internet fraud!

Wesel, Deutschland - seniors in danger: fraudsters use the Internet! A 69-year-old woman from Wesel fell victim to an unscrupulous scammer and transferred several high amounts abroad-for an invented package! Only one of the transfers failed that it became suspicious. The police urgently warn: fraudsters are increasingly aiming at older people who transfer money online or chat with strangers.

To protect yourself, the police advise to be careful: never transfer money or pass on personal data on the phone! Report suspicious calls immediately! The fraud stitches are diverse and constantly change. For more information, the specialist department for crime prevention of the Wesel district police authority is available. Register at 0281-107 4420 and get valuable tips! Protect yourself - fraudsters are clever and use trust!