Police warn of contact fraud targeting elderly in Denmark

Police in Denmark are warning the public following several incidents of contact fraud targeting elderly citizens. In South Zealand, two women were targeted by individuals posing as bank employees. In one instance in Guldborg, fraudsters successfully obtained a debit card and PIN, resulting in the theft of 15,000 kroner.

In Silkeborg, an 87-year-old man was targeted by a younger man posing as a police officer. The individual claimed the man's credit card had been blocked and requested the card and PIN to resolve the issue. Following the encounter, 6,000 kroner were withdrawn from an ATM in Silkeborg.

Authorities note similarities in these cases, including the use of impersonation to gain trust. Police advise citizens to remain cautious and remind the public that banks or police will never request credit cards or PIN codes over the phone. If in doubt, citizens are encouraged to make a control call to the official institution to verify the identity of the caller.