Wild accidents and internet fraud: Wittenberger concerned about identity

Wild accidents and internet fraud: Wittenberger concerned about identity

Str. der Befreiung, 06886 Wittenberg, Deutschland - The events in Bad Schmiedeberg and Wittenberg from July 8 and 9, 2025 once again show that the challenges in everyday life are diverse. Whether damage to property or attempts to fraud on the Internet - there are always stories that come to light and affect people.

On July 8th, a car mini was significantly damaged in a parking lot on Moschwiger Strasse. The crack in the windscreen is not only annoying for the owner, but also led to the initiation of an investigation due to property damage. As you hear, such incidents are unfortunately not uncommon and raise the question of what you can do to protect yourself better.

Internet fraud: an increasing problem

At the latest since the incident with a 51-year-old Wittenberger, who was cheated on the Mobile.de sales platform on July 9 at 12:08 p.m., should be clear to everyone how important data protection is. After the transmission of a copy of his ID card for legitimation, fraudulent activities occurred during the payment process. The injured party was able to confirm the suspicion of fraud by contacting the person whose copy of the ID was sent. This leads to the pressing question: How do we protect our personal data on the Internet? The consumer advice centers offer free consultations and give tips on how to protect yourself from abuse of identity. If necessary, a written extrajudicial legal representation can also be claimed, but not on all legal issues. Abuse of identity and makes it clear that the sensitivity to this area is urgently needed.

cybercrime is not an isolated case, rather a steadily growing problem. According to the Federal Office of Information Technology (BSI), information on incidents and statistics reports on cyber security in Germany is informed every month. These reports show that protection against unauthorized access and abuse of identity is a task that must be taken seriously. The BSI offers valuable resources to be better understood and which measures can are.

accidents and their consequences

The streets around Bad Schmiedeberg are also the scene of unexpected accidents. On July 9, two game accidents occurred, which resulted in both damage to the vehicles. At around 4:14 a.m., a 23-year-old Audi driver noticed a deer that crossed the road. Despite all the precautions, he could not avoid a collision. In the morning, too, a 52-year-old Renault driver was surprised by a deer. Despite a danger braking, there was a collision, which shows how unpredictable nature can be.

Another incident also occurred on July 9 at 10:45 a.m. when an 85-year-old driver collided with a parked Citroen while parking in the street of liberation in Wittenberg. Here, too, the vehicles did not remain unscathed. Such incidents not only have financial but also emotional stresses that need to be mastered.

The recent events not only present the regions with challenges, but also with the opportunity to support each other and become stronger. Whether through education through security measures or communal responsibility - as one says so beautifully: together we are strong.