Police investigate wave of phone scams targeting seniors in Bratislava region

Police are investigating a series of telephone frauds targeting elderly residents in Slovakia's Bratislava region. The scams involve criminals posing as relatives or bank employees to steal thousands of euros in cash from victims. Authorities are urging citizens to immediately hang up on suspicious calls as the number of these dangerous telephone scams continues to rise. The fraudulent schemes specifically target senior citizens, with perpetrators using false identities to gain victims' trust before convincing them to hand over large sums of money.