Fake Calls: How to Tell If a Call Is Really From Us

“A fabricated emergency over the phone” is written in large green letters on a white card. Below that, in dark letters: “Callers pretend to be someone you trust:”. This is followed by three bullet points, each preceded by a green circular symbol: a shield for “police or district attorney’s office,” a stethoscope for “doctors or hospital staff,” and a euro sign for “alleged accident, money needed quickly.” In the upper left corner, a green button with white text labels the section “THE SCAM”; to the right of it, the number 2 appears inside a green circle. The background is light green with delicate wavy lines. Below the card, five dots mark the pages of the series of posts; the second one is highlighted. In the lower right corner is a white box featuring a line drawing of a mountain silhouette and people, along with the text “Familienpraxis Tirol.”

“We never do this over the phone” is written in large green letters on a white card. Below that are three bullet points, each preceded by a green circular symbol: a crossed-out phone receiver for “Making up an emergency or putting pressure on you,” an ID card for “Asking for our patients’ personal information,” and a padlock for “Demanding that you not tell anyone.” In the upper left corner, a green button with white text labels the section “YOU CAN COUNT ON THIS”; to the right of it, the number 3 appears inside a green circle. The background is light green with delicate wavy lines. Below the card, five dots mark the pages of the post series; the third one is highlighted. In the bottom right corner is a white box featuring a line drawing of a mountain silhouette and people, along with the text “Familienpraxis Tirol.”

“Real or Fake?” is written in large green letters on a white card. Below that are two points, each preceded by a green circular symbol: a checkmark in a circle for “Real: calm, no rush—it’s about your appointment or treatment” and an X in a circle for “Fake: time pressure, alarming news, secrecy.” In the top left corner, a green button with white text labels the section “HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE”; to the right of it, the number 4 appears in a green circle. The background is light green with delicate wavy lines. Below the card, five dots mark the pages of the post series; the fourth is highlighted. In the lower right corner is a white box featuring a line drawing of a mountain silhouette and people, along with the text “Familienpraxis Tirol.”

“When in doubt: stop by” is written in large white letters on a green card with rounded corners. Below that is the text: “Don’t let anyone pressure you over the phone—just stop by in person. If you suspect something, contact the police.” Below that is a white card with two lines, each featuring a green circular symbol: a shield for “Police” with the number 133 and a telephone receiver for “European Emergency Number” with the number 112. The background is light green with delicate wavy lines. Below that, five dots mark the pages of the post series; the fifth is highlighted. In the lower right corner is a white box featuring a line drawing of a mountain silhouette and people, along with the text “Familienpraxis Tirol.”

Scam Calls in Tyrol: How to Spot Them ☎️

In Tyrol, there’s currently a surge in calls from people posing as police officers, prosecutors, doctors, or hospital staff. They might claim there’s been an accident or a family member has been hospitalized, and they demand money or a deposit as quickly as possible.

To make sure you can recognize a genuine call from us, here’s a clear reminder: ✅ We don’t make up emergencies over the phone, and we don’t pressure you. ✅ We never ask for our patients’ personal information over the phone. ✅ We never ask you not to tell anyone about our call.

When we call you, it’s about your appointment, test results, or treatment—we’ll take our time and not rush you. On the other hand, time pressure, bad news, or a request not to tell anyone are clear warning signs.

Don’t let anyone pressure you over the phone. If you’re unsure, just stop by our office, and we’ll sort it out in person. 🤝 If you suspect anything, call the police at 133 (European emergency number 112).

Feel free to share this with your parents and grandparents, too. 💬

Your team at Familienpraxis Tirol 💚

Fake Calls: How to Tell If a Call Is Really From Us

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