Fraudsters in the Havelland: 86-year-old falls in shock call!

Fraudsters in the Havelland: 86-year-old falls in shock call!

In the Havelland, fraudsters once again struck and added considerable financial damage to an 86-year-old woman from Wustermark. With a sophisticated shock call, they gained access to a large amount of money. Loud Tagesspiegel.de reported.

numerous attempts to fraud

The police confirm that it is a serious fraud. The cash that the senorin finally handed over was handed over to a man who was between 40 and 50 years old. It has been handed down that the sum handed was handed over to envelopes and a bag. Concrete sums were not published, but the police noted that it was a considerable amount that did not meet the required 50,000 euros.

In search of the missing sum, the police relies on clarification and prevention. As part of its information work, the police indicates the dangers of such shock calls. Fraudsters often stand out as relatives or police officers and blackmail high deposits through manipulative stories.

protection against fraud

How can seniors and relatives protect themselves from such tricks? If there is uncertainty, it is advisable to choose the emergency number 110 and never use the recall button. In the event of pressure, those affected should also put on and contact relatives under a known number. Important points to consider are:

• Do not reveal any personal or financial information on the phone.
• money or valuables never handed over to unknown people.
• If in doubt, consult a confidant or contact the police.
• Treatment of accident victims does not depend on prior payment.

fraudulent calls pose a significant danger to our older fellow citizens. Here it is crucial that we remain vigilant and inform ourselves of each other in order to prevent such offenses as far as possible. The police are continuously trying to educate the citizens about these manipulative approaches and would like to point out that help is available at any time via the emergency numbers.