Senior citizen in Großenhain cheated out of 20,000 euros – police warn!

Senior citizen in Großenhain cheated out of 20,000 euros – police warn!

On November 9, 2025, a shocking incident in Großenhain caused a stir. An 81-year-old pensioner fell victim to a perfidious scam in which he lost around 20,000 euros. How MDR According to reports, the senior received a call from an alleged police officer who put him under pressure. The caller claimed that during an arrest they had found a piece of paper with the pensioner's name and address and now had to check the senior's banknotes.

In the confusion and pressure, the 81-year-old finally handed over the money to two unknown people. It was only shortly after the handover that he realized that he had become a victim of fraud. The police in Chemnitz are urgently warning against such calls, which have recently been increasingly reported from Chemnitz and the surrounding towns such as Brand-Erbisdorf, Burgstädt, Mühlau and Stollberg.

Telephone scam warning

This incident is not the only one of its kind. In recent days, the police have received increasing reports of similar scams in which callers pretend to be detectives. Officials advise you to hang up immediately if you receive suspicious calls and, if in doubt, to contact the police directly.

It's alarming how sophisticated crooks are these days in targeting older people. “There is something going on,” reminds the police that every case should be taken seriously and that you should not be afraid to report your suspicions immediately.

The fraud in detail

• Alter des Opfers: 81 Jahre
• Gesamtschaden: ca. 20.000 Euro
• Betrugsart: Telefonanruf von einem falschen Polizisten
• Ort: Großenhain
• Weitere betroffene Orte: Chemnitz, Brand-Erbisdorf, Burgstädt, Mühlau, Stollberg

A look at developments on the Internet also shows that online platforms such as eBay are now often used for fraud, for example through misrepresented products or outrageous prices. Buyers should always make sure they are dealing with trustworthy sellers before purchasing. The “Buy It Now” service in particular offers a lot of convenience, but sometimes makes it more difficult for buyers to find real bargains.

In a world where such scams are commonplace, it is more important than ever to remain vigilant and seek advice when in doubt. In addition, platforms such as Google Docs and eBay should implement additional security measures to better protect their users.

Be careful and find out immediately if you suspect anything, as preventative measures can help prevent such incidents.