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Police report fraud attempt in Skövde

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Key Points
  • A man in his 70s was targeted in a fraud attempt via SMS and phone calls in Skövde.
  • The fraud was discovered when the man contacted his bank, revealing it was an attempt.
  • Police have filed a report for attempted fraud after gathering information from the victim and bank.

Police in Skövde were contacted about a fraud attempt on April 7. A man in his 70s was led to believe via SMS and phone calls that someone had obtained his bank ID and that he needed to act quickly to avoid having money stolen. The fraud attempt was discovered when the man contacted his bank himself.

Police have gathered information from the victim and his bank. A report regarding attempted fraud has been filed.

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