As reported by the District Police Headquarters in Bolesławiec:
The vast majority were unsuccessful attempts, because during the phone calls the potential victims realized that scammers had called them.
Unfortunately, in 5 cases the criminals achieved their goal. The seniors lost 20, 30, and even 40 thousand zlotys. (The criminals impersonated bank and postal employees as well as police officers.)
District Police Headquarters:
Reminder: The police do not inform people about this type of activity and do not take money for safekeeping.
4 rules for senior safety:
- never hand your money to a stranger; do not leave money in a place indicated by the caller
- never call numbers provided by the caller
- call your relatives and ask whether they actually need help
- immediately inform the police about an attempted fraud.