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Pensioner in Erkner: High level of financial fraud due to false fixed-term deposit offer!
On July 18, 2025, a pensioner in Erkner became the victim of a fraud case involving a false fixed-term deposit offer. The police are investigating.
Pensioner in Erkner: High level of financial fraud due to false fixed-term deposit offer!
On July 18, 2025, a pensioner went to the Erkner police station to report a case of fraud that deprived her of a high five-figure fortune. As cityreport.pnr24-online.de reports, the woman discovered a tempting offer for a fixed-term deposit account and then contacted the supposed company. After several phone calls with an employee and detailed coordination of the conditions, she transferred a considerable sum, for which she also received a receipt for payment.
However, things turned out differently: When the pensioner wanted to submit an application to the company, her attempt to contact the company again was unsuccessful. The website, which originally seemed so serious and inviting, was suddenly no longer found. The criminal police have now started investigations and are looking for further information about this incident.
On the lookout for scammers
Fixed-term deposit accounts are very popular – not least because of the attractive interest rates they often offer. But as [bafin.de](https://www.bafin.de/DE/Ververbraucher/Finanzbetrug/Investmentbetrug/ UnserioeseFestgeldangebote/verbraucher_unserioese_Festgeldangebote_artikel.html) warns, investors should be particularly careful: Fraudulent offers that advertise alleged fixed-term deposit accounts often seem to arise out of nowhere and are often just an excuse to steal investors' money. Such accounts can never be opened legally if the legitimacy check is not carried out - an important step that requires a personal presence in the bank.
Advisors or intermediaries who advertise opening an account via email, telephone or web platforms are particularly suspicious. Your money usually doesn't end up in a real account, but in the account of the fraudsters themselves. This makes it all the more important to check providers and partner banks thoroughly before investing money. A lack of proper authentication should immediately raise alarm bells.
The warning list and more
There is an extensive warning list on anlagebetrug.de that warns against dubious financial service providers and their fraudulent activities in the area of investments. It's alarming how many providers are on this list, many of which often use professional marketing and fake websites. Although the list is not exhaustive, it will help investors identify and avoid potential dangers.
A look at the published providers shows that this problem is far more complex than it seems at first glance. Whether it's Zinsflug, Ecovest or NordFinanz - the fraudsters' scams are diverse and difficult to understand.
If you suspect fraud, we recommend reporting it to the police or contacting BaFin. Investors who have already been harmed should not hesitate to consult a lawyer for a free initial assessment.
The recent events surrounding the pensioner from Erkner are a strong wake-up call that great caution is required when investing in fixed-term deposit accounts or similar products. Always look closely, inform yourself in detail and protect your money from fraudulent activities.