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Fraudster in Dresden: 88-year-old loses 1,000 euros to a trickster
In Dresden, an 88-year-old woman fell victim to fraud. An unknown man feigned an emergency and obtained 1,000 euros.
Fraudster in Dresden: 88-year-old loses 1,000 euros to a trickster
Recently there have been increasing reports of fraudulent activities in Dresden, particularly against older people. A particularly shocking incident occurred on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, when an 88-year-old woman was approached by an unknown man on Schloßstrasse. He pretended to be in an emergency and was able to convince the elderly woman to give him 1,000 euros. The long-time resident then withdrew cash from an ATM, but instead of the money she only received inferior razors and kitchen knives. The police have already started investigating fraud and are appealing to the public to be vigilant and report suspicious incidents immediately. Sächsische.de reported this unfortunate incident.
The police and other institutions urgently point out that senior citizens in particular are increasingly the target of fraudsters. A current brochure from the Federal Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth addresses exactly this problem. It shows how perpetrators try to get hold of older people's assets using lies and tricks. In many areas of crime, older people are more affected than the younger generation. Fraudsters often pose as relatives on the phone or as a tradesman at the front door in order to gain the trust of their victims. BMFSFJ.de provides this information.
Precautions and support
The need to respond sensitively to attempted fraud has become clear in recent years. A wide range of crimes can be found in the public police reports, which are regularly published on various platforms. By supporting the public in calling for witnesses and searching for witnesses, the police hope to catch the perpetrators more quickly. Bundespresseportal.de provides information about current police reports from the region.
In conclusion, we are all required to not only be active in our own environment, but also to educate ourselves about the dangers. The tricks used by fraudsters are becoming more and more sophisticated, and those affected can quickly find themselves in an awkward situation. Relatives and neighbors should keep a close eye on the older generation and, if necessary, inform them about these fraudulent methods.