Alerts have been activated in Spain as a classic scam wreaking havoc in France returns.

If a technician comes to your home and says he is coming to fix an Internet problem in your home or building, do not let him in. It seems logical, but many people fall into the trap and trust it. It is an old scam that seems to have made a comeback because you might not expect the criminals to act so directly and aggressively. The thing is, a fake technician enters your home under the pretense of repairing your fiber optics and from there, depending on what he sees, he robs you or records everything for later robbery.

For several weeks now, French media outlets such as L’Indépendant or Le Parisienthat this practice has spread to the neighboring country, and now the scam has reached Spain. The first thing you should do is tell everyone in your building, especially children and the elderly. And as soon as you notice someone suspicious, tell your trusted neighbors or, if you have them, the doorman or concierge. Also, call the police as soon as something suspicious happens to avoid more harm, either now or in the future, as we told you.

Also It is recommended that you call the company you have a fiber optic contract with and inform them that you are impersonating them. They can also help you because it is a technique that has additional crime of identity theft The Spanish National Police frequently warns citizens against such actions, especially at home, but also by phone or mobile message, in which they pretend to be another person you know or a company.