Senior in Vogelsbergkreis loses 60,000 euros from shock call!

Senior in Vogelsbergkreis loses 60,000 euros from shock call!

In the Vogelsberg district region, the police have uncovered a worrying phenomenon. On June 10, a 70-year-old man became the victim of a so-called shock call, in which he lost innocent 60,000 euros, reports nh24.de . The caller, who pretended to be a police officer, warned the senior of burglars and asked him to secure his savings. A short time later, the older gentleman transferred the money in Freiensteinau-Radmühl to an unknown perpetrator who is described as about 40 years old, 1.80 meters tall and bearded.

A particularly brazen train: the fraudster wore dark clothing and took advantage of the victim's fear to get the money. The Lauterbach police are now looking for information on suspicious persons or vehicles in Birsteiner Strasse. Similar calls have increased in East Hesse in the past few days, which led to an urgent warning of the police.

predatory fraud becomes a routine

The machinations behind such shock calls are perfidious. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) warns that this fraud stitch is currently increasing again. Perpetrators often spend close relatives and blaze their victims into emergencies. They give the impression that urgent financial help is needed, often with the claim that relatives are involved in street accidents or criminal activities. Under Pressure, The Victims Are Forced to Pay A “Bail” Or “Compensation” in A Shocking Panic That Clouds Their Judgment BKA .

As the police report, it is often a well -coordinated system in which several callers work together and alternate in telephone communication. Particularly insidious: The callers often send a pick -up after the sum was handed over to complete the fraud. The reports of such cases are alarming, and the police have already arrested some perpetrators So Deutschlandfunk .

how to protect yourself

Often it is older people who are in the sights of the fraudsters. Therefore, the be -all and end -to -end of local police stations offer information and consultations for seniors in order to inform them about the current fraud stitches and to give them the necessary knowledge to protect themselves.

Finally, it remains to be said: Be vigilant and do not let shock calls put under pressure. Trust your instinct and inform the police for suspects.