Templiner looks through false police officers: attempted fraud!

Templiner looks through false police officers: attempted fraud!

Templin, Deutschland - The topic of telephone fraud does not lose its topicality even today. On June 19, a citizen from Templin received a call from a supposed police officer who introduced himself as Mr. Krüger. According to the Nordkurier for cash and valuables in the household of the called. "I have nothing in the house," replied the ingenious Templiner and immediately suspected that there was something lazy. Before he was able to end the conversation, the fraudster put on. But the Templiner did not hesitate long and informed the right police officers about the strange phone calls by choosing the emergency call. The police have now started the investigation.

The police warn after this incident: "Real officials never ask about money or valuables on the phone". This type of fraud often targets older people and is often justified with alleged burglary plans.

popular fraud stitches

The mesh is not new, but still often successful. Trickers are increasingly pretending to be police officers on the phone and demanding information on money or account details. According to the Consumer center this often happens by calls from unknown numbers. If such calls ring on your cell phone, the highest caution is required!

• Automatic announcements: fraudsters often state as employees of institutions such as "Europol" or the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA).
• threatening scenarios: During the conversation, the person concerned is put under pressure that their valuables are not safe.
• account statements request: a transfer to foreign accounts or cryptocurrency accounts is also required.

tips for protection

The police and consumer advice centers advise you to caution for such calls. Here are a few useful tips to protect yourself:

• Always verify the identity of callers that you do not know.
• Pay attention to extraordinary offers and calls that ask for personal data, particularly skeptical.
• For suspects, put on and contact the police or bank.

fraudsters often occur friendly, well dressed and professionally. Therefore, it is all the more important to be vigilant and to contact the local police station if in doubt. Nowadays you should not be pushed to act from "police officers on the phone", because real officials would never make such demands. Stay safe and take a good look!

For more information and tips on the topic, you can also contact the Mobile on page that offers comprehensive information on the recognition and avoidance of fraud.