Templiner sees through fake police officers: attempted fraud failed!

Templiner sees through fake police officers: attempted fraud failed!

The topic of telephone fraud continues to be relevant today. On June 19th, a citizen of Templin received a call from a supposed police officer who introduced himself as Mr. Krüger. According to the caller, he was interested Nordkuriers for cash and valuables in the called party's household. “I have nothing in the house,” replied the astute Templiner and immediately suspected that something was wrong here. Before he could end the call, the scammer hung up. But the Templiner didn't hesitate for long and informed the right police officers about the strange phone call by dialing the emergency number. The police have now started investigations.

Following this incident, the police warn: “Real officers never ask for money or valuables over the phone.” This type of scam often harmlessly targets older people and is often justified by alleged burglary plans.

Popular scams

The scam is not new, but it continues to be frequently successful. Con artists are increasingly pretending to be police officers on the phone and demanding information about money or account details. According to the Consumer advice center This often happens through calls from unknown numbers. If such calls ring on your cell phone, you should be extremely careful!

• Automatische Ansagen: Betrüger geben sich oft als Mitarbeiter von Institutionen wie „Europol“ oder dem Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) aus.
• Drohszenarien: Während des Gespräches wird die betroffene Person unter Druck gesetzt, dass ihre Wertsachen nicht sicher sind.
• Kontoauszüge fordern: Es wird auch eine Überweisung auf ausländische Konten oder Kryptowährungskonten verlangt.

Seniors are particularly at risk, as they often fall into the net of fraudsters due to their inexperience and trustworthiness. Other tricks such as the “grandchild trick” are also widespread. Callers pretend to be relatives and ask for money transfers due to alleged financial emergencies. An item that was ordered and never delivered is also a common scam. Seniors should not be afraid to ask family or friends for advice if something seems suspicious.

Tips for protection

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

• Verifizieren Sie immer die Identität von Anrufern, die Sie nicht kennen.
• Achten Sie bei außergewöhnlichen Angeboten sowie bei Anrufen, die nach persönlichen Daten fragen, besonders skeptisch.
• Bei verdächtigen Anrufen legen Sie auf und wenden Sie sich direkt an die Polizei oder Bank.

Scammers often appear friendly, well-dressed and professional. It is therefore even more important to be vigilant and, if in doubt, to contact the local police station. In this day and age, you shouldn't allow yourself to be pressured into action by "cops on the phone" because real officers would never make such demands. Stay safe and take a good look!

For further information and tips on the topic, you can also contact Stay mobile page that offers comprehensive information on how to recognize and avoid fraud.