Caution, seniors! False police officers were trying in Suhl!

Caution, seniors! False police officers were trying in Suhl!

in Suhl, the brazen fraudsters pretended to be police officers on Wednesday and tried to cheat seniors. The perpetrators called several older people and warned of an active burglar gang that was targeting their apartments. The calls should be handed over valuables such as cash and jewelry for safety. But all the seniors mentioned went through the attempted fraud and put on so that there was no damage. For the police, this was another alarming incident that shows how important it is to pay attention to such stitches. The police urgently warn that real civil servants would never have questions on the phone about money or collect valuables on the phone. If in doubt, it is advisable to contact the police via emergency number 110 to create clarity.

This fraud stitch is not new. According to Police Advice The procedure of "false police officers" is one of the most common fraud variants. The perpetrators often use technology to make emergency number 110 or local telephone numbers appear. They also falsify police departments to gain access from their victims. In order to protect themselves, the police recommend that not unknown persons go to the apartment and call the authority themselves if doubts. "The police will never ask for money," the police emphasized. In general: do not reveal any financial details on the phone and simply put on when printing.

older people in sight

Older people in particular are often the goal of fraudulent calls and advantages. The fear of criminal threats has increased, even if they are statistically rare victims of crimes than younger people. As the Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth, try to override criminals by lying and tricks. Be it on the phone when perpetrators pretend to be relatives, or at the front door where they pretend to be a craftsman - the practices are varied.