Tobias Bråhammar is a municipal police officer in a police area north of Malmö - an area hit hard by the aging crimes.

- They have been targeted at single women of high age, often 95-100 years old, he says about the perpetrators behind the wave.

Most cases reported to the police are about trials but on several occasions the perpetrators have managed to get over money or valuables.

"Wore a reflective vest with the text police"

Many times they did not show up unannounced but first called their victim to book a home visit.

- They have tried to get information about the plaintiff's bank or PIN, and then come up with a reason why you need to visit the person in the home. Some have claimed to be police officers and wore a reflective vest with the text police, he says.

His advice to older people is to have heightened vigilance.

- Request ID and try to verify it. If they pretend to be a police officer call the police on 114 14 and check. Be aware that there are no more people who try to get in when you are busy at the door and are happy to have the front door locked when you are at home, he says.

Talk to relatives

Tobias Bråhammar says that those with relatives who are older can help by talking about the events and reviewing the safety of their relative.

- Do not carry excessive sums at home and do not store the code with a bank card. You can also photograph your valuables and look at how to store them, and there you can take relatives for help, he says.

The fact that most cases are unsuccessful attempts may be a sign that many have become cautious since the recent crimes have been noticed.

- I think that you have noticed, we have received information that you have denied people. That you say no rather than let in, he says.