Police warn Fraudsters pretend to be Spitex employees in Schaffhausen
Schaffhausen police warn against fake calls in the name of Spitex, in which fraudsters try to obtain personal data and appointments.
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- The police and Spitex in Schaffhausen are warning against fraudulent calls.
- The perpetrators pretend to be Spitex employees and try to obtain personal data and appointments.
- Anyone who receives such a call should end the conversation immediately.
In Schaffhausen, there have been an increasing number of reports in recent weeks of fraudulent calls in which unknown persons pretend to be Spitex employees. The callers allegedly offer various services or try to ask for personal details and arrange appointments for health checks.
According to the Schaffhausen police, these calls do not originate from the regional Spitex. It can be assumed that these are deceptive maneuvers with fraudulent intent. The public is therefore urged to exercise caution.
End the call immediately
Anyone who receives such a call should end the conversation immediately and call the official Spitex telephone number to find out whether contact has actually been made. It is also advisable to check the identity of the suspected Spitex employee by telephone if a visit has been arranged.
Suspicious cases can be reported to the Schaffhausen police on 052 624 24 24 or by calling the emergency number 117.