When a person called and claimed to sell shares in lotteries, a woman in her 60s in Östersund got a real surprise.
The lottery in question does not actually exist but has a similar name to a long-established company.
The woman entered into an agreement in the belief that it was the well-known lottery company, but after time she began to feel uneasy.
Despite the fact that money has been withdrawn, she has received payment reminders from a debt collection company, which is linked to the lottery company.
On Thursday, the woman reported the company to the police.
And she is not alone.
Similar crime in the near future
During the summer, several similar cases were discovered.
They have the same plan, the police say.
The prospects of getting it right in regards to the lottery purchases are uncertain, however, the police believe the chances are greater when it comes to the debt collection requirements.
This is because the company must prove that there is a payment requirement.