Pensioner in Aschersleben: Tricker Kreyst in apartment!

Pensioner in Aschersleben: Tricker Kreyst in apartment!

Aschersleben, Deutschland - in Aschersleben was victims of a brazen trick theft on Monday afternoon, between 2:20 p.m. and 2:25 p.m. This perfidious stitch, in which the perpetrator spent the AWG service employee in order to gain access to the apartment, tragically, in particular, in particular, older people who are often particularly vulnerable. This information published [sachsen-anhalt.de] (https://www.sachsen-anhalt.de/bs/pressemitteilungen/polizei?tx_tsarssinsclude_pi1%5Baction%5D=single&t x_tsarssinclude_pi1%5bController%5D = base & tx_tsarssinclude_pi1%5buid%5d = 581549 & chash = 97c8f7bbb416d3eef289634d6390e).

The fraudsters stated that they had to check the radiators in the pensioner's apartment. They cleverly directed the lady and in the meantime a accomplice from the bedroom could access the cupboards and drawers. It was probably a shocking moment for the pensioner when she discovered after leaving the apartment that her bedroom had been ransacked. The two perpetrators who had a Mediterranean appearance removed from the crime scene while the police have now started investigations.

The dangers of the trick theft

trick theft is not only a single crime, but also includes a variety of deception methods. The perpetrators are often very creative and use distraction maneuvers to trick their victims. According to the [specialist lawyer.de] (https://www.fachwalt.de/magazin/strafrecht/trick theft), among other things, the mobile phone trick, which are asked for a mobile phone, or the pretense of emergency situations that are specifically targeting older people.

In Germany, older people are often the main goals of such fraud. The Bonn district court has found in the past that the criminal consequences for trick thieves are serious. In the case of convicted offenses, penalties of up to five years of deprivation - in more serious cases even up to ten years.

protective measures and prevention

To protect themselves from such machinations, the police recommend various measures. When it comes to the announcement of heating readers, one should always pay attention: these should be announced in writing, for example by a letter or notice. If you knock on the door, a service ID must be presented that contains the address of the customer service. Simple, but crucial tips can help: to deny unknowns to access and to contact the local authority or police in the event of uncertainties is of great importance.

In addition, information from the police brochure, which deals with the topic of "living safely in old age", can also give valuable tips. This brochure not only addresses trick theft, but also other forms of crime that affect older people. A free download or ordering the brochure from police advice centers is strongly recommended. Further information can be found on police-beratung.de.

Finally, it remains to be said: Don't be fooled and do not shy away from calling the police - your security should always be in the first place!