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Senior woman from Delitzsch loses money to scammers through a shock call!
An 89-year-old woman from Delitzscher was defrauded of tens of thousands of euros in a shock phone call. The police warn against fake police officers.
Senior woman from Delitzsch loses money to scammers through a shock call!
In Delitzsch, a small town in the northern Saxony district, a frightening incident occurred that draws attention to the issue of fraud in the digital age group. An 89-year-old senior citizen fell victim to a perfidious shock call in which fraudsters tricked her into receiving a high five-figure sum of money as well as jewelry. They had only one goal: to panic the woman and betray her trust.
As reported by [stern.de](https://www.stern.de/gesellschaft/regional/sachsen/schockruf–mehrere-zeiten Thousand-euro-an-falschen-polizisten-ueberbaren-36191246.html), the fraudsters called on the phone and claimed that a relative of the senior citizen was involved in a serious traffic accident in which both a child and a woman were injured. To prevent the worst, they said that there would be a bail amount so that the relative would not be sent to prison. To make the whole thing even more believable, they let the supposed voice of the acquaintance be heard on the phone for a brief moment.
Beware of shock calls
In such tense situations, older people in particular often lose track of things and are particularly vulnerable. The senior citizen, intimidated and worried, handed the money over to an unknown collector. As the police emphasize in their statement, it is important that real police officers never demand the handover of money or valuables over the phone. She therefore advises always to be skeptical in such cases and to consult family or friends.
Investigations into the fraudsters have already begun and police are looking for more witnesses who may be able to provide information about this despicable crime.
Travel safely online
It is well known that many of these dark websites are difficult to find, but some of them provide important information and services without promoting illegal content. This could be valuable for people who want to increase the security of their digital identity to protect themselves from fraud and data leaks. Some well-known sites include Proton, a secure email service, and SecureDrop, a platform that helps whistleblowers submit documents anonymously. However, anyone who wants to move on the Dark Web should always be careful.
In times when many fraudsters are up to mischief in both real and digital life, it is important to remain well-informed and skeptical. The case in Delitzsch clearly shows how important it is to exercise vigilance and, when in doubt, to seek help.