Trick fraud in the ILM district: woman loses five-digit amount from SMS!

Eine 57-jährige Frau aus dem Ilm-Kreis verlor durch einen aktuellen Trickbetrug per SMS einen fünfstelligen Betrag. Polizei warnt.
A 57-year-old woman from the ILM district lost a five-digit amount through a current trick fraud via SMS. Police warn. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Trick fraud in the ILM district: woman loses five-digit amount from SMS!

In the ILM district, a 57-year-old woman has had a bitter experience: she was the victim of a sophisticated trick fraud. The incident shows how easy it is for fraudsters to lure unsuspecting people into the trap. The woman received an SMS in which she was informed about supposedly suspicious transactions in her bank account. Curiously and worried, she called the specified telephone number and spoke to a stranger who pretended to be a bank employee. The voice imitator knew how to win the lady's trust and asked her numerous questions about her bank details and TAN numbers.

The phone call took a dangerous turn when the perpetrator made it install the remote access software "Anydesk" on her tablet. As a result, he received full access to the device and subsequently debited an amount in the lower five -digit range from its account. As [in south-wing) (https://www.insuedthueringen.de/inhalt.trickt-im-Ilm-Kreis-frau-ver-einen-figigen-amount. In front of it to reveal sensitive data on the phone.

warning of new fraud stitches

This incident is not an isolated case. Again and again authorities and security experts warn of new fraud stitches that constantly develop. The police emphasize that fraudsters are increasingly relying on psychology to get information. [Consumer Protection.TV] (https:// consumer protection.tv/trickbetrueger-neue-masche/) explains that the anonymity of digital channels makes it easier to deceive their victims. This includes not only SMS fraud attempts, but also phishing emails, fake calls and manipulated QR codes.

latest tricksters use sophisticated methods such as "quishing", in which fake QR codes lead to fraudulent websites, or "WhatsApp fraud", where perpetrators pretend to be supposed relatives to blackmail money. So consumers should always be on the hat and handle their data carefully. The police authorities advise: Be suspiciously against unknown calls and messages, do not reveal any personal information and report suspicious incidents.

to be one step ahead of the criminals

As the 57-year-old from the ILM district shows, it is easy for fraudsters to gain trust. Therefore, critical thinking and vigilance is crucial in order not to fall into the fraud trap. It is advisable to contact the bank directly if suspected and not pass on sensitive data via telephone or unsecured communication channels. The case has shown once again: You should always be heard if you are asked for personal information, even if it is supposedly from a trustworthy source.

The situation around tricksters remains tense and it is to be hoped that further victims can be prevented by education and vigilance. Efforted by current reports, it is now important that people stay active and warn each other.

You can also find more details on tricks from fraudsters on [Gotha Aktuell] (https://gotha-aktuell.info/2025/06/26/trickbet-per-s-aus-dem-ilm-kreis-verlier- several).

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