The police warn people about fraud, but the victims do not believe them.
Sometimes a friend or family member notices the scammer and informs the police. The police try to explain that it is a scam, but the victim finds it hard to believe.
The scammer tells the victim that they are conducting a secret operation with the police. The victim may call the police to check whether the people are really police officers.
Scammers also use code words. They tell the victim that the code word helps identify the right people. If a police officer does not know this word, the victim believes they are not real police.
In recent years, there have been more fraudulent calls. Scammers tell the victim they must help catch criminals. They say they must not tell anyone about what is happening.
At the end of the scam, the victim is asked to give money, a bank card, or documents. Sometimes the victim sells their home or car and gives the money to the scammer.
Scammers talk to the victim for several days or weeks. They try to gain their trust. The victim believes they are being helped.
Bank employees also try to warn people. But some customers suspect it might be a scammer. The customer can check whether the call really came from the bank.
Omniva knows that scammers use their name. Sometimes they receive many complaints, other times very few.
If someone calls from an unknown number and asks for money or a PIN code, the call should be ended. The police never ask for ID over the phone.
If you are a victim of fraud, call your bank and block your cards. Inform the police and give them all the evidence.