Wrong police officers call: Around 20 attempts to fraud in Gotha!

Wrong police officers call: Around 20 attempts to fraud in Gotha!

In the area of ​​responsibility of the Gotha state police inspection, almost 20 fraudulent calls were counted on June 25, 2025. Fraudsters outstanding as a police officer and trying to gain personal information or valuables from older people. Fortunately, those called, between 46 and 89, ended all discussions so that no financial damage was incurred. This stitch targeted seniors, whereby the police are calling up to clarify relatives about these nasty attempts to fraud to protect them.

It is particularly noteworthy that such fraud calls are not only known in Gotha, but are well known. The fraudsters are often extremely professional and trustworthy, which leads to the elderly to believe them. According to mobil-holen.de, they shamelessly use the inexperience and trustworthiness of the seniors, which makes prevention even more important.

fraud stitches and how to protect yourself

A frequent stitch that affects seniors is the grandson trick. Here, fraudsters are grandchildren or relatives and invent financial emergencies to get money. Another example is the order fraud in which seniors pay products that are never delivered. The subscription trap, in which supposedly free offers are later paid subscriptions, is also creating many older people, such as nursing help-senioren.de.

• Most common fraud:
  • grandchildren's trick
  • Order fraud
  • subscription trap
  • data theft
  • pickpocket

With the aim of sensitizing seniors, the police recommend some prevention tips. This means that you should never reveal personal data on the phone. It is also important not to be put under pressure, but to end the conversation and inform the police if necessary. The local police advice center of the LPI Gotha also supports questions and concerns and can be reached on 03621-781504.

social responsibility

With the increasing use of digital media by seniors, the risk of fraud is also increasing. Enlightenment and training are necessary to support the older generations in dealing with these media and to warn them of the dangers. It is the responsibility of society, in particular relatives, friends and neighbors, to train the seniors and help them to better find their way around the digital jungle.

Finally, it can be said: Enlightenment is the best protection. The police asks the population to be careful and to support seniors in identifying fraud attempts. Together we can contribute to the fact that the older people can live more safely and not become victims of these perfidious machinations.