Warning of shock calls: fraudsters spend themselves as police officers!

Warning of shock calls: fraudsters spend themselves as police officers!

In Saxony-Anhalt, the reports about uninvited telephone calls that aim to bring unsuspecting citizens to bring their money. The police registered an increase in so -called shock calls, in which the fraudsters pretend to be police officers and make their victims to pay that they would have to pay high deposits due to a traffic accident. Pressure is set up and the people are asked to provide valuables or cash. It is particularly alarming that older people between 72 and 88 are particularly affected. However, all callers who registered were prudent and informed the police instead of giving in to the attempt to fraud [Welt] (https://www.welt.de/regionales/Sachsen-Anhalt/article256285452/poli- Register--mähr-schockanrufe.html).

The Magdeburg police inspection has already given specific tips on how to protect yourself from such fraud stitches. It is advised not to let unknown people into your own apartment and, if in doubt, to request the verdict. If you receive a call from alleged officials, you should definitely check the job title or the authority from which the caller should come. Rapid checking the telephone number or obtaining information from relatives is highly recommended. Anyone who is put under pressure should simply put on, because the police will never ask for money by telephone, such as [MDR] (https://www.mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen-anhalt/dessau/anhalt/ Telefonbetlug-schockanruf-polizei-unfall-hilfe-hilfe-hilfml) reports.

psychological tricks of the fraudsters

The methods of the fraudsters are sophisticated and are often based on psychological tricks. As the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) warns, the perpetrators are not only pretended to be a police officer, but also use the identity of relatives who are said to be in an emergency. This can be the case if it is faked that a relative is involved in an accident and now urgently needs money. The perpetrators put pressure on their victims and often demand high amounts. It is not uncommon for sums of up to 100,000 euros to be requested. Several callers often act in a team and seem to change during the conversation to strengthen the shock moment. It is all the more important to keep the calm and not to respond to the demands, according to the BKA in its warning, which is to be called up under BKA.

The police recommend not to disclose personal or financial information in the event of a shock call and to always contact the locally responsible police station if unclear. Advice on legal or psychological counseling centers such as the "white ring" can also be helpful.

Ultimately, it is in the hand of everyone and every single to protect themselves and their assets. A prudent reaction to such calls can not only prevent financial loss, but also protect older fellow citizens from fraud. Stay vigilant and inform yourself! Because better provision than afterwards - this applies particularly in such delicate cases.