Fraud alert in the MSH district: Seniors under pressure from shock calls!

Fraud alert in the MSH district: Seniors under pressure from shock calls!

In the last few days there have been increased numbers in the Mansfeld-Südharz districtShock callswhich particularly frighten older people. According to a report by Sachsen-Anhalt.de At least seven such calls were recorded on Wednesday. The fraudsters pose as relatives and report alleged serious traffic accidents for which the callers demand large amounts of money for deposits. Particularly alarming: In two cases, victims passed on more than 36,000 euros to unknown people who picked up the money directly from their front door.

The scam is often the same: the callers rely on emotional blackmail and time pressure to get those they are calling to act quickly without thinking. Loud Police-Beratung.de The victims are often put into a state of shock and only later decide to ask relatives, which in many cases is then too late.

Warning and protective measures

The police have already taken measures to contact residents over 70 years of agePrevention materialto inform and warn against such attempted fraud. The responsible officials advise that if in doubt, call 110 instead of using the callback button and under no circumstances give money or valuables to strangers. The callers want the people they are calling to have no opportunity to speak to real relatives or the police. According to that Federal Criminal Police Office Several fraudsters are often connected to a telephone call in order to make the scam more credible.

Another example occurred in Mansfeld, where a senior citizen almost fell victim to such a scam when she wanted to order a taxi to the bank. Fortunately, an attentive taxi driver prevented them from responding to the callers' demands.

Further incidents in the district

On June 18, a 30-year-old moped driver was stopped in Annarode for driving without a helmet and without a driver's license. His driver's license had already been revoked and the moped was not insured either. The police have launched an investigation.

An incident in Eisleben shows that caution is also required when shopping. A 68-year-old was robbed while shopping there, with the damage from the theft estimated at around 600 euros.

There was also an accident on Geiststrasse today in which a 17-year-old moped driver fell and required medical attention. Another traffic accident near the entrance to the B 180 also left two people injured, including a child who was taken to hospital for medical treatment.

The police call on you to remain vigilant and to act immediately if you receive suspicious calls. Information about scams and how to protect yourself is also available on the Police Crime Prevention website.