State Criminal Police Office advice: The recipient of such messages should ideally not respond to them and never call the stored telephone number. Furthermore, it is important that no stranger is allowed into the apartment in this context. If visitors pretend to be police officers or civil servants, always ask to be shown an ID card. If you notice that callers want to engage you in a conversation, it is best not to let yourself get under pressure and hang up straight.

If you have the slightest doubt, it is advisable to call the authority for which the caller is considered. This can be done even when the alleged officer is at your door. Important: It is important that you keep the front door closed during the call.

In general, users should always keep in mind that the police or any other official agency will never ask you for money or valuables. It should also be noted that you should not give information about your financial circumstances over the phone or at the front door and never hand over valuable goods or money to strangers.