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Beware of fraud: Fake bank employees steal thousands of euros!
Eschwege, June 27, 2025: Fraud involving fake bank employees causes significant financial losses. Tips for prevention.
Beware of fraud: Fake bank employees steal thousands of euros!
A perfidious scam is causing a stir in the Werra-Meißner district. A 48-year-old became a victim of criminal activity hidden behind the “fake bank employee” scam. Loud Picture the man received a deceptively real-looking email from the supposed “Sparkasse Werra-Meißner”. It asked him to open a link to the alleged software update for his online banking. This first step was the start of a series of events that ended in severe financial loss.
On the same day, the 48-year-old received a call from an alleged Sparkasse IT employee who introduced himself as “Jonas Hoffmann”. The caller complained about strange bookings on the man's account that needed to be canceled. Believing that everything was correct, the injured party installed a remote control program on his PC and transmitted several transaction numbers (TAN). The fraudsters thus had free access to his accounts and carried out several debits. It was only when his wife's account details were asked that the man became suspicious. He then contacted his bank, which confirmed the fraud and immediately blocked his accounts. The perpetrators had already obtained an amount in the low five-figure range.
Fraud prevention tips
There have been numerous cases in the recent past where fraudsters used similar methods. For example, a case was reported in which a victim revealed his online banking details at the request of an alleged bank employee and thereby lost 5,000 euros. Such incidents show how important it is to actively inform yourself about current scams and to adopt appropriate behavior in order to protect yourself. The Test.de Article offers valuable tips on how to thwart fraudsters.
By the way: Court rulings show that in many cases fraud does not always have to be due to gross negligence on the part of the account holder. For example, the Darmstadt Regional Court ruled that a customer who activated a digital card on a fraudster's smartphone did not commit gross negligence because no direct bank details or secret numbers were passed on. This could encourage some affected parties to assert their rights in such cases.
In conclusion, distrust is the best protection. If something seems suspicious, consider going to the bank or calling yourself to get clarification. This way, something worse can be prevented.