A 90-year-old woman in Marks kommun fell victim to a sophisticated phone scam on March 23-24, 2026, according to local reports. The scammers used caller ID spoofing to make it appear that 'Polisen' (Police) was calling, with the perpetrator claiming to be from Borås fraud department.
When the elderly woman answered, she was reportedly transferred to a fake banker who convinced her to transfer money. According to Borås Tidning, electronics were subsequently purchased using her bank card. The exact amount lost remains unclear, but a fraud report has been filed with authorities.
Police spokesperson Jens Andersson commented on the incident, stating that victims should not feel ashamed for being deceived. 'Man ska inte skämmas för att man blir lurad, det är inte där skammen ligger,' Andersson told Göteborgs-Posten.
The case appears to be part of a pattern of elder fraud occurring in western Sweden. Police advise residents to hang up immediately if uncertain about a caller's identity and never share sensitive information like bank details or codes over the phone. Authorities emphasize that legitimate organizations would never request such information during unsolicited calls.