A New Scam To Be Aware Of....

Redhelen72 | 08:21 Wed 06th Sep 2023 | ChatterBank

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Good Morning,
I was informed yesterday by a policeman of a new scam targeting elderly people - especially those that live in a 'elderly town' - you know the places seaside towns that attract retirees.

They pretend to be policemen asking for money for various charities etc - its been very succesful and one to make your elder friend aware off.

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Barquentine

Are you sure they're 'pretending'?!

Redhelen72

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Are you suggesting the police are scamming pensioners?

bookbinder

I have heard of something similar that happens in Germany. An elderly person (it's always an 'elderly person') is telephoned by someone who says that the person's child has been injured in a road accident, and needs money to pay for medical care. A medical representative will call at the elderly person's address soon to collect the money. It's remarkable how many people fall for this scam. The scam has variations, of course, but the basics are always the same.

choux

Miserable blighters are they not?

I would like to see how they would get on with my 93 yr old neighbour who is as sharp as a tin of tacks and has a memory of which to be jealous!

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