A German TV channel recently aired a story about a case of so-called fake policemen from Turkey scamming German residents out of several thousands of euros. Luxembourg Police's Tim Pauly has confirmed that, luckily, there have been no such cases in Luxembourg. However, there have been several instances involving individuals dressing up as police men in an attempt to get into people's homes.
It is worth noting that in Luxembourg, police have to be able to show proof of identity at any given moment. When in doubt, one can dial 113 to be sure.
With an increase in online crime, the police are facing new challenges. Just recently, a scam video, urging individuals to provide their login details, was making the rounds on Facebook. This allowed criminals to gain access to people's private online accounts.
According to Tim Pauly, there has definitely been an increase in the presence of online crime in Luxembourg. The police advise it's always a good idea to remain skeptical when in doubt, as online criminals continuously come up with new scams.
