Fraud on the elderly by fake telephone company employees , but also lawyers and fake members of the police force, are on the increase in the Oristano area . This was announced today by the provincial commander of the Carabinieri, Colonel Steven Chenet, who to curb the phenomenon has released a handbook for the elderly.

«More and more often, elderly people are contacted via telephone by people who pretend to be members of the police force or lawyers - said the provincial commander - telling them about an accident or a problem that happened to a relative and convincing them, to avoid consequences, to hand over money . Subsequently, these individuals show up at the victims' homes and convince them to hand over precious money and jewelry ."

And the commander provides advice: «Always be wary of people who show up at home without a uniform - underlines Colonel Chenet - they could also show a false badge. The police force operates in uniform on board marked service vehicles. If in any doubt, do not hesitate to keep the door closed, ask your neighbors for help and contact the police on the emergency number 112."

(Unioneonline)

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