Burglaries and scams against the elderly. Social plagues that the police of the provincial command of Napoli They fight daily throughout the province of Naples with arrests, investigations and prevention campaigns.
And so - as part of citizen outreach and prevention activities - the Carabinieri of the Trecase Station met with the local community to provide useful advice to the elderly on how to defend themselves from thieves and scammers.
The meeting took place at the Ave Gratia Plena church of Don Antonio Balzano, in Boscotrecase. The moments spent among the faithful were an important opportunity to raise awareness among citizens, especially the weakest groups, on personal protection and safety strategies.
The initiative is part of a wider territorial control activity, aimed at preventing and repressing also theft at home in the Province of Naples.
The provincial command of Naples urges to remind citizens of some advice that can be useful in avoiding scams:
Beware of appearances:
a smile, a hug or a distinguished bearing could be a way to get closer and gain your trust.
Be careful when opening the door to strangers:
Always check the video intercom, the peephole and the chain, preventing your grandchildren from opening the door.
The card is not enough:
fake employees of the electricity/water/gas management bodies may have falsified them.
Limit your confidence on the phone:
In the event of people introducing themselves as lawyers or members of the police force and asking you for money to assist your family members who have been arrested or involved in road accidents, take your time and call the emergency number 112 or a relative.
Limit your internet confidence:
Do not share personal data and information, such as passwords or bank details, on social media or via email.
Don't get distracted:
In crowded environments, on public transport, at the market, it is easy to distract a person with a seemingly involuntary push or a witty remark while handling money:
such circumstances could favor thieves and scammers.
Article published on 24 February 2025 - 15:01
