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Police in Norrbotten warn of scammers posing as officers

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Key Points
  • Police in Norrbotten warn of scammers impersonating officers in phone calls.
  • Scammers claim victims lost bank cards or made unauthorized purchases to steal money.
  • Elderly people in Piteå and Skellefteå are reportedly among those targeted.

Police in Norrbotten, Sweden, have issued a warning about scammers posing as police officers. According to reports, several complaints have been filed in recent days. The scammers reportedly call people, claim they have lost their bank card, that the card has been copied, or that purchases have been made on it, with the aim of tricking them into handing over money and sometimes valuables.

Reports indicate that elderly people in places including Piteå and Skellefteå have been targeted, though residents in other areas may also be affected.

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