Important points from the experiences of Friedhelm Althans

  • International criminal organisations are often behind match-fixing and are afraid of nothing.
  • Emphatically reject offers of money, gifts, invitations, etc., that are made to you or your family by unknown or "new" (false) friends. Such favours can serve to oblige you to do "favours" in return.
  • Say no to offers of drugs, alcohol or sex, which can lead to dependencies and make you vulnerable to blackmail.
  • Generally, avoid contact with unknown and "new" friends who ask for trivial information, such as for example a player's injury.