False roofers cheat on 75-year-olds in Zeulenroda.
False roofers cheat on 75-year-olds in Zeulenroda.
In the past few days, the police have been alerted in Zeulenroda-Triebes (Greiz district) after a few criminal "roofer" cheated on a 75-year-old senior citizen. According to Antenn Thuringia, the two unknown perpetrators gave themselves under the pretext of being employed by a roofing company. While they got involved in a conversation with her, they called for an advance payment for alleged repair work.
They shamelessly succeeded, because they were able to steal cash in the high four -digit range unnoticed. Only when the men left the apartment and did not return as promised did the senior notice the fraud. She immediately informed the police, who has now started the investigation. The criminal police asks all witnesses who have seen suspicious persons or can provide information.
warnings and information
The police urgently warns of similar fraud stitches that target seniors. It often happens that fraudsters appear as craftsmen and pretend that urgent work is necessary. A current report by the Baden Latest news shows that these so-called "roof sharks" have already captured several tens of thousands of euros-a total of over 100,000 euros since March.
The perpetrators often use supposed company vehicles and give the impression that they are serious craftsmen. It is particularly perfidious that in some cases you even drove the seniors to the bank to collect cash there. This clearly shows that the fraudsters are very well prepared and manipulative. A note: The police impressively advise not to buy or sign craftsman services at the front door and, if in doubt, contact relatives or the police.
protective measures for seniors
The scammers' approaches are becoming more and more sophisticated and aims to elicit older people their fortune. Often, emergencies are faked or far too good business is offered. In order to protect seniors from such fraud, the Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth, has a helpful brochure entitled "Rate who is on?" published. This contains valuable tips on how to recognize fraudsters and take suitable protective measures. Further information can be viewed on the website of the ministry, such as BMFSFJ reported.
It is an urgently needed memory of all those who should be more careful when dealing with craftsmen or supposed service providers. Raise your relatives and acquaintances, especially seniors, so that such fraud stitches can no longer grip.
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