A reminder from our local gendarmeries on just some of the scams doing the rounds in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
His hidden accomplice managed to get our two rucksack/handbags whilst he bamboozled us with horrific tales of the sparks flying from our rear end in loud Spanish and we thanked him prolifically for his time! What a mess.
National police forces are once again alerting the public to spam emails carrying the logos of the gendarmerie….
It isn’t only the gullible who get caught
Last year, numerous cases of individuals posing as calendar sellers to gain entry to homes were reported to the gendarmes.
Son or daughter at uni or working in another region or country? Worry about them losing their phone or getting into financial trouble?
This time, hackers are posing as airports elling off lost and unclaimed luggage for tiny prices.
Drivers in distress, asking for help after having broken down….
A sobering winter message from the local gendarmes reminds people, particularly the elderly, to be on their guard against scammers and con artists.
Nothing new, but continuing to do the rounds…