Shock call in Jena: 94-year-old throws 71,000 euros out of the window!

Shock call in Jena: 94-year-old throws 71,000 euros out of the window!

Jena, Deutschland - A shocking incident occurred on July 17, 2025 in Jena when a 94-year-old man was the victim of a perfidious telephone fraud. Unknown perpetrators pretended to be a lawyer and deceived that the daughter of the senior had caused a fatal traffic accident. The caller called for an immediate payment of money to avert the supposed prison sentence. Full of fear and in the belief that he has to help his daughter, the man threw a bag out of the window with 71,000 euros. An unknown accomplice took the bag and disappeared. The fraud only flew open when the man's daughter found out that she hadn't happened, and alerted the police, who has now started investigations and asks for evidence of witnesses who made suspicious observations on Wednesday. Information can be reported on the phone number 03641/810, as reports jenaer-nachrichten.de. Such fraud stitches are unfortunately not uncommon and often aim at older people who often have too little experience in dealing with such tricks. According to mobil-holen.de, the so-called grandchildren is one of the most widespread stitches in which fraudsters pretend to get money. Whether by false police officers who demand valuations for "security", or through glossy competitions - the range of attempts at fraud against seniors is great and requires increased sensitivity.

Frequent fraud stitches at an overview
  • grandchildren: fraudsters out on the phone as a grandson and ask for money for urgent matters.
  • Order fraud: Order seniors and pay for goods not delivered.
  • subscription trap: Free offers often turn out to be a paid subscription.
  • data theft: criminals illegally access to personal data.
  • pickpocketing: Distraction of friendly people leads to the theft of wallets.

to protect yourself from these fraudulent machinations, recommends being always skeptical of being skeptical, especially when calling for unknown numbers. In suspicious situations, you should immediately inform relatives and not reveal any personal data. It is important to keep a clear head when dealing with supposedly urgent inquiries and not being put under pressure

Especially in times of growing digital media use is required. Society is required when it comes to sensitizing seniors and supporting them in their independence. Only through education and a good network of family, friends and neighbors can older people be protected so as not to fall into the trap of fraudsters. That is why it is all the more important to make such incidents public and to inform how to protect yourself effectively.

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