Occimiano and Mirabello Monferrato: Fraud against the elderly. The Carabinieri meet the citizens at the end of Sunday mass

At the end of Sunday Eucharistic celebrations, the Occimiano Carabinieri they met the citizenship in the context of Campaign against scams against the elderly promoted by the Casale Monferrato Company.

In the course of the events, there were practical advice provided, resorting to true events, its How to defend yourself from scams e how to behave if you suspect you are in in front of or on the phone with ill-intentioned people.

I Carabinieri they tried to illustrate the measures to be taken to Quickly unmask scammers, increasingly skilled at gaining the trust of unfortunate victims, usually with cordial, kind and distinguished attitudes, often describing themselves as members of the police force, which allow them to access the homes and to take possession of money and jewels.

Un economic damage which most of the time is nothing compared to the emotional damage, related to memories kept in an object, and even worse to moral damage, which affects thepsychological integrity of the victim.

It is not unusual, especially in more fragile people, that the immaterial aspect deriving from theinjustice suffered cause a strong emotional impact, causando even serious discomfort, anguish, stress, depression, anxiety and loss of joy in life.

During the events it was underlined how important it is be wary of strangers who identify themselves on the phone as “Carabinieri” or “Lawyers” and they make economic requests or other utilities, Because the Police they can not – for no reason – make similar requests.

The importance of the timely reporting of suspicious situations, calling without hesitation the 112, where there is always an operator ready to help offer support and help and which, with the Operations Centres and patrols on the territory, can coordinate the rapid intervention of the Carabinieri.

At the end, the The Carabinieri have delivered “anti-fraud” leaflets with advice and information provided during the meetings, answering further questions from the faithful.