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Warning about fraudsters: Fake police targeted in Prignitz!
Police are investigating cases of fraud in Prignitz: con artists pose as police officers and demand money.
Warning about fraudsters: Fake police targeted in Prignitz!
In recent days, alarming cases of fraud have emerged in Prignitz, involving both online and telephone fraud. On Friday morning, a group of women in Perleberg received calls from supposed criminal police officers who posed as authorities to demand money. This scam, in which the perpetrators tell stories about alleged burglars or the arrest of relatives, is not new maz-online.de reported. Fortunately, those affected became suspicious, hung up and filed a report before they fell into the trap.
The scammers' behavior is as disturbing as it is sophisticated. According to the Consumer advice center The con artists often pose as police officers and demand money or account details. They often call from suppressed or unknown numbers and put their victims under pressure by claiming that money and valuables are not safe in the house. Attempts are being made to force those affected to hand over assets by threatening that this could hinder police investigations.
Be particularly careful with online fraud
Another case concerns a 23-year-old from Wittenberge who came across a company on the “Tiktok” platform that promised to increase money. She invested 650 euros, which has not grown to this day and any contact with the company has been unsuccessful. This development shows how important it is to critically question which offers you are pursuing. Consumer Protection.tv highlights that fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated and regularly adapting their methods to deceive unsuspecting people.
The police have already started investigations into both cases and warn against being unsettled by the fraudsters' stories. Real police authorities would never ask for valuables over the phone, so caution is advised: If you receive a suspicious call, you should hang up immediately and contact the local police station.
How to protect yourself from fraud
Whether over the phone or online, the scams always require critical thinking. Police authorities and consumer advocates advise questioning the unknown: never reveal personal or financial information and report suspicious incidents. Pay attention to official warnings and information to avoid becoming a victim yourself. In the digital age, vigilance is key.