In 2022, the number of cases of telephone fraud against the elderly increased by 55%. 1845 cases in 2022.
If your credit card is misused or you clicked on the wrong link and inserted your card details there, then you can recover part of your money back. However, if you are manipulated over the phone to open your bank account and transfer money yourself, then you cannot recover them.
The police advise that if you are called and asked to provide personal information (f.ex. login to online banking) or to make a money transfer or to hand your card over to someone that comes at your home, close the phone immediately.
