The police in Gothenburg have issued a warning regarding a new method employed by criminals to deceive elderly individuals into allowing them access to their homes. Recent reports indicate that men are knocking on the doors of elderly residents, posing as taxi drivers or claiming to deliver messages to neighbors. This approach marks a significant shift from previous tactics, where scammers typically initiated contact over the phone before visiting their victims.

According to Emil Hagström, local police area chief for southern Storgöteborg, the incidents involve one or more men engaging the elderly at their door while another accomplice sneaks into the home to commit theft. This direct interaction increases the risk of successful deception, as it can catch the victims off guard and is more invasive than prior methods.

The police are urging the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior immediately. This warning comes in response to several recent alarms raised in the Gothenburg area, highlighting the need for increased awareness among the elderly population to protect themselves from such crimes.