Fraudulent shock call: 36,000 euros from senior citizens!

Fraudulent shock call: 36,000 euros from senior citizens!

On Wednesday afternoon, the district of Mansfeld-Südharz reached an alarming event: a total of four shock calls that were directed against older citizens were reported. Between 1:45 p.m. and 4.15 p.m., a man and a woman contacted several 80-year-olds and pretended that their daughters were involved in a fatal accident. The callers finally demanded that the mothers concerned had to deposit an alleged deposit to get their children free. In two cases, the victims fell into this perfidious stitch and gave a total of 36,000 euros to the fraudsters who were waiting at the front door. When the dizziness finally flew up, the perpetrators were already open and away. As reports the [mz.de] (https://www.mz.de/lokal/eisleben/schockanruf-mansfeld-mansfeld-suedharz-fahnungs-suche-polize-polpoli-polpolmi-polize-polp.

The description of the perpetrators is as follows: the first was male, between 20 and 25 years old, about 1.90 m tall with dark blonde, short hair, dressed in a shirt and gray jeans. His accomplice is said to have been in the same age group, with dark hair, a white T-shirt and dark jeans, and about 1.80 m tall. The police ask for information on 03475/6700 to make these fraudsters.

increased danger from shock calls

shock calls are not a new phenomenon, but have recently increased significantly. As the [Police Advice Center] (https://www.polizei-beratung.de/aktuelles/detailsicht/ Telefonbeit- diet-schockanrufe/) explains, the fraudsters often spend themselves as relatives or police officers. They put the called people under pressure by telling stories about alleged traffic accidents or urgent operations for which immediate cash payments are necessary. The victims are then immense time pressure, which makes it difficult for them to rationally look at the Situation.

• In the event of uncertainties, number 110 should be selected immediately.
• The laying on is advisable if you feel under pressure.
• relatives should be contacted under the known numbers.
• It is important not to reveal any personal information on the phone.

on top of that, the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) warned in a notification of May 24, 2023 that the perpetrators mostly act emotionally manipulative. The pressure to provide financial help can be so strong that the victims often do not even think about calling the police or asking a third party for advice. The procedure is also perfidious: the callers are often supported locally by accomplices that organize the handover of the money in the background and listen to the callers.

prevention measures

The best weapon against such attempts to fraud remains up to be clarified. The police advise not to react with such calls and not pass on financial or personal information. In addition, older people in particular should be sensitized to protect them from these treacherous methods. For those who are already affected, there is support from advice centers such as the "White Ring", which can be reached under nationwide number 116 006.

Stay attentive and trust your gut feeling: prefer to put on and keep up with the family or the police when calling a strange call. Protect yourself and your loved ones from these unscrupulous fraudsters!