At least two people have filed a complaint at the National Police station in Burgos after receiving visits from individuals posing as public officials in their homes. The incidents have caused concern in the area, as the alleged officials have requested personal data and, in some cases, asked for money from the victims, citing reasons related to the position they claimed to hold.
Collection attempts in the name of the DGT
In one of the reported cases, an individual presented himself as an official from the General Directorate of Traffic and attempted to collect a fine at the person's home. **The DGT does not collect fines at people's homes**, as police sources have reminded. This attempted impersonation is in addition to other similar incidents detected in recent days.
Social media alert for fake INE employees
The complaints registered at the Burgos police station coincide in time with the dissemination of a message on social media warning about the presence of criminals posing as employees of the National Institute of Statistics. The message claims that these individuals carry documents and letterheads from the Ministry of the Interior and state that they need to verify the identification of residents for a supposed census.
According to the notice shared, the supposed officials seek to obtain personal data and even request to take a photograph of those who open the door. The message warns that no such initiative exists on the part of the Government and emphasizes that everything is false, asking citizens not to provide any personal information.
No complaints about the INE at the police station
As of yesterday, the Burgos police station has no record of any complaints filed related to alleged INE employees. However, the message spread on social media requests that the alert be shared among acquaintances and family members to prevent new victims.
- The National Police are investigating the reported incidents.
- It is recommended to exercise extreme caution with unexpected visits from supposed officials.
- Authorities insist on not providing personal data or making payments at home to strangers.