In the past ten days, at least ten reports of elderly crimes, so-called physical vishing, have been received by the police in region East. The increase is visible in Östergötland and Södermanland. People in Jönköping County are also affected, but not to the same extent as in the other two counties.

"We need to continue talking to our elderly to prevent crime. This must stop, we must try to reach as many people as possible, says Mikael Månsson, who is the pre-trial investigator fraud crime at the regional level.

The police have previously carried out information campaigns to warn of the fraud. The perpetrators often attack older women; usually 85 years or older and living alone. In the clip below, you'll hear more about it:

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The fraudsters often attack older women; usually 85 years or older and living alone. Photo: TT