The focus: This is how security advisors protect against fraud!

The focus: This is how security advisors protect against fraud!

In Baunatal and Schauenburg, two committed people, Bodo Sandmüller and Hannelore Leibold, are driving the awareness of the security of seniors. These two security advisors take care of the information on burning topics such as telephone fraud, the famous grandchildren trick and shock calls. hna Sandmüller not only educates about the various fraud stitches at his events, but also points out that these are organized crime that constantly adapts their tactics.

The recent development is particularly alarming that fraudsters pretend to be an employee of nursing facilities and even search for valuables in apartments. In addition, the security consultants warn of a modified grandchildren who are used in artificial intelligence to clone the voices of relatives. This increases the risk of seniors significantly, which in such cases often do not suspect that they are cheated.

prevention measures and community engagement

The security consultant team consists of eight volunteers who work closely with the police to inform about forms of crime and accident risks. The Hessian police also emphasize in their initiatives for Seniors that is a free way for older people, to inform about security issues.

This security counseling can be done individually through lectures or consultation hours and is part of the nationwide prevention brand "safe in Hesse". The aim is to improve both the senior citizens' feeling of security and to actively support them in their self -help. In addition, there are also tips for safe behavior on the Internet and handling of passwords to convey a feeling of security to the elderly.

successful prevention work in other regions

But the efforts to ensure the security of the seniors go beyond Baunatal and Schauenburg. A particularly successful model is shown in Cologne, where Gudrun Krämer, a former police officer and victim protector, regularly organizes an information stand in a savings bank. As WDR , this information stand has the goal of clarifying older people about common fraud.

The entire campaign is very popular, especially at the end of the month when many seniors collect their pension. Thanks to preventive measures that are noted on money envelopes, around 24 attempts to fraud were prevented last year, which averted potential damage of up to 720,000 euros.

It has become clear that initiatives such as Sandmüller and Leibold in Baunatal and Schauenburg, as well as those of Krämer in Cologne, are essential to protect older people in our society from modern fraud stitches. A good cooperation with the police and the formation of community networks are the key to ensure that seniors ensure security in everyday life.

Anyone who wants to learn more about security advice or the current fraud mesh can contact Bodo Sandmüller on 0178/8284500