After investigation, the police arrested the suspect.

Fraudsters take their time
Fraudsters really take their time to win the trust of the intended victim. They call people and claim that there has supposedly been a suspicious transaction, but that the bank will of course help the victim. Such a phone call can sometimes last for hours, during which the fraudsters manage to gain the trust of the people. For example, with a story that burglars know where someone lives, they try to scare the victim.

Warn the elderly
Everyone can help make it as difficult as possible for fraudsters. Tell your parents, grandparents, or older neighbors that there are regularly scams happening. And it is not at all rude to hang up or not let strangers in. Especially not if they feel that something is wrong. Advise them to call the police immediately in that case.

Prevention tips
On the police website, there is a special theme page about scams, how to prevent them, and what to do if you unfortunately become a victim. This aims to make people more alert to the risks that can lead to theft through scams. Additionally, the page contains tips for the elderly to increase their own safety. The page can be found via this link: https://www.politie.nl/onderwerpen/babbeltruc.html