In both incidents, the perpetrator followed the victims to their homes.
Once at the victims’ residences, the fraudster assumed the role of a shop employee and claimed that the victims had overpaid by €100. He offered to refund the excess amount, leading the victims to insert their credit cards into a card reader and enter their PIN codes.
In both cases, the scammer also attempted to gain entry to the house, for example by asking for a glass of water or offering to carry purchases inside. In one case, this was successful, and the scammer stole the victim’s credit card.
The scammer in both cases spoke French, according to the police.
To prevent falling victim to a similar scam, authorities advise the public to exercise caution and follow these essential tips:
