CAmpagne of prevention, announcements on sites and newspapers are obviously not served to protect the elderly. Why The criminal level has certainly risen and the intrusion techniques in the apartments have become more sophisticated. So much so that the number of shots scored in all of Italy and the extent of the booty are increased in a worrying way.
If in recent months the bands that managed to get the door open were capable of racing a few thousand euros to the maximum, In recent months they have taken treasures away with emptied breakers, silverware and jewels put in the bags, cash delivered without the victim in any way to resist.
The investigations have shown that these organizations – all with basis in Naples and with presumed contacts with the Camorra – carry out a real investigation activity on possible victims before taking action.
Fiorenza Sarzanini (photo by Carlo Vangi Gilbert).
Stalking to steal information on daily movementson the possible presence of service staff or relatives at home, on the access and escape routes. But above all tenor of life and financial resources.
The hooking technique is always the same: a phone call to warn that a son or grandson had an accident Or he was arrested and the request to intervene urgently by delivering money and precious if you want to save him.
A grandmother defeats telephone scammers. It’s called Daisy and is created by AI (Getty Images)
Although the phenomenon is now known, the victims increase and therefore it is all too evident that it takes much more to combat these crimes which – in addition to the economic damage – have serious consequences on the psychological hold of those who suffer them. In most cases, the scammed feel guilty, humiliated for giving in to the scam despite having been notified.
This is why it is essential to warn parents and grandparents by repeating those rules that police and carabinieri have included in a vademecum now more than ever necessary (Policedistato.it): «Do not believe the calls of strangers because law enforcement agencies never ask for money to solve legal situations. Do not give in to fear or pressure of the moment. Call a family member or a neighbor to verify the truthfulness of the news that is given on the phone immediately. In case of doubt, call the Carabinieri barracks directly or the local police station. Never provide personal or banking information on the phone ».
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