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WARNING! Fraud calls in the name of the Federal Foreign Office!

We have been informed about fraud calls showing the telephone number of the Help Desk “030 5000 2000”.
The Help Desk does not make unsolicited calls!
The fraudsters’ request personal data and they threaten to deport if a certain amount is not being paid.
In case you receive such calls, hang up and report the incident to your local police station (either personally or online).
Kindly find the contact data of the police in all German Federal States following this link (only German)​​​​​​​

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