Fraud. She was a “policewoman”, she collected money from cheated people

The proceedings are being conducted by police officers from the department dealing with crime against property of the Municipal Police Headquarters in Lublin under the supervision of the District Prosecutor's Office in Lublin.

– In the case at an earlier stage, police officers from Puławy and Łomża detained two men who organized the criminal activity. The perpetrators, as part of the agreed division of roles, committed fraud using the “grandson” and “policeman” methods. The victims were elderly people from all over the country. The victims transferred their life savings to the fraudsters. Total losses amount to approximately PLN 600,000 – says Superintendent Kamil Gołębiowski from the Lublin police in a press release. – A few days ago, the police working on the case detained a 36-year-old woman who tried to hide from responsibility – he adds.

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A resident of the Podlaskie Voivodeship was involved in a total of 20 frauds.

– Her role was primarily to impersonate a policeman and collect money from seniors. The woman was charged in the prosecutor's office with fraud involving property of significant value and participation in an organized criminal group, adds Assistant Commissioner Kamil Gołębiowski.

She faces 10 years in prison.

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• Call a loved one who is supposedly in trouble and needs money. A short conversation can save you from losing your life savings. • Remember that the police never inform you about their cases by phone or ask for money. • Try to keep your emotions in check and listen to reason. • If you receive a similar call, remember to take precautions. • Do not give money to strangers, do not leave it in designated places or transfer money to a designated bank account or using the so-called quick transfer. • Do not act in a hurry and do not withdraw money from the bank immediately • If you are not sure that a fraudster has called, consult your friends, neighbors, family or a policeman – dial 112. • If someone pretends to be a police officer and demands money , hang up the call, call the free number 112 and immediately inform about this situation. • Take advantage of police appeals and share your knowledge with your friends and don't say that it will never happen to you. If you believe this, you can quickly fall into the trap.

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