A national police outside has surprisedIn fraganti to two scammers of Tocomocho With false lottery with prize to deceive elders who were addressed in the street in Quart de Poblet (Valencia).
The two detainees, of Spanish origin and 27 and 53 years of age, with background For this same type of action, they are being investigated as alleged perpetrators of several Scams Through this old and well -known method of deception, as reported by the Headquarters in a statement.
The investigation began after the complaints filed by several victims of advanced age.
Tocomocho is a deception technique used to take advantage of good faith of the elderly. Generally, the authors simulate having an award -winning lottery ticket or a significant amount of money that they cannot handle, requesting «aid«To the victim to change or guard it in exchange for delivering personal goods or money.
After various investigations practiced by the agents belonging to the local Judicial Police Brigade of the Local Police Station of Quart de Poblet, both the authors and the vehicle used were identified.
Subsequently, one of these agents who was out of service, recognized the two suspects in fraganti while driving through an area frequented by older people, when they were perpetrating another scam, so he proceeded to arrest both men.
Of the effects intervened at the time of detention, coupons of lottery Non -awarded, white envelopes, elastic gums and four small notebooks with the “waiters” anagram.
The two detainees, with background For similar events, they have gone to court, while the proceedings remain open to clarify other possible crimes related to this group.
The importance of prevention
The National Police has highlighted the importance of the prevention and Citizen Education in the face of these types of crimes, especially focused on protecting the elderly, a particularly vulnerable group.
And has disseminated a series of Recommendations To avoid these scams, such as distrust of strangersdo not accept requests for help or exchange of money from people who do not know each other, especially if it seems a “unique opportunity.”
Also, consult with family or friends if a strange proposal is received, share it with someone of trust before acting. Also, avoid delivering objects of worth -As jewelry, money or other goods- to strange people under any pretext. And before suspicious behaviors, denounce at a police station or call 091.
In the close environment, you have to educate to the olderexplain to your family and older friends these types of techniques to know how to identify and avoid them.
Anyone who witnesses suspicious behaviors can denounce in an anonymous and confidential way on the official page -in This link– Or at any police station
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