Telephone fraudsters in Gotha: Older women lose 499 euros!

Telephone fraudsters in Gotha: Older women lose 499 euros!

In the Gotha district, there were several cases of telephone fraud last weekend, which again called the police on the scene. On Friday and Saturday afternoon, residents reported that unknowns spent out and tried to obtain money from unsuspecting citizens as bank employees or as a company representative. In one of the cases, a 69-year-old woman from Gotha fell into the stitch and transferred the required sum of 499 euros. An oncoming 86-year-old person from Nessetal, on the other hand, recognized the fraud in good time and ended the conversation before a transfer.

The fraudsters stated that debit from their account was imminent or that an urgent transfer was necessary. Such telephone advances are not an isolated case; The police urgently warns against responding to such inquiries. "Never transfer money due to an unexpected call," advises the police. If in doubt, you should always contact relatives or directly to the police to obtain a second opinion. Information on other fraud stitches can be found in the brochure of the police advice center.

growing threat from tricksters

Another incident recently in Hörsel shows the auditors' auditors. Here unknowns pretended to be police officers and informed older citizens about alleged burglaries in the neighborhood. They offered to pick up valuables for safe custody. In this context, there was a handover of jewelry and other valuables, which made an estimated medium four -digit euro amount. The perpetrators described themselves as male, between 35 and 40 years old, with a slim physique and dark hair.

The police call up the population for vigilance and give the special indication that discussions about fraud stitches should be held, especially with seniors. "Nobody should reveal their personal data or have it put under pressure," said a police spokesman. Anyone who makes suspicious perceptions or have clues to the perpetrators should immediately contact the Gotha police.

prevention for seniors

In order to better protect seniors from such attempts to fraud, it is advisable to read the information brochure "Living safely in old age" of the police. This 72-page brochure not only treats telephone fraud, but also dangers to the front door or on the Internet. It gives practical tips on how to protect yourself from different forms of crime and which precautions you can best take.

• Dangers at the front door: false police officers, pretended false emergencies.
• Telephone fraud: grandchild trick and false profit promise.
• Internet security: risks in social networks.
• on the way: handbag robbery and pickpockets.

The exchange within the neighborhood and awareness of such dangers play an important role. Positive neighborhood behavior can not only strengthen the sense of community, but also make an important contribution to the security of the older fellow citizens.

The police advice center in Gotha is available for questions or information on 03621-781504.

More on the incidents and tips for prevention can be found here: Gotha Aktuell , Presseportal and