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Beware, fraud in Königstein! Fake police officers active on the phone!
Telephone scammers in Königstein pose as police officers. Citizens reacted calmly and filed reports.
Beware, fraud in Königstein! Fake police officers active on the phone!
In Königstein, Bad Homburg v.d. Altitude, a special incident occurred on June 10, 2025 that could cause concern for residents. Telephone scammers posed as police officers and warned citizens about alleged burglars who were causing mischief in the neighborhood. In reality, there were no burglars, but the callers had a different goal: they wanted to get the callers to secure their property and perhaps even reveal personal information or valuables. This is an example of the widespread scam in which fake police officers act to defraud people, as well as news.de reported.
However, citizens in Königstein reacted calmly and hung up without responding to the fraudsters. A total of six reports of attempted fraud were made to the police and it is believed that the actual number of calls received is even higher. In this context, the police have emphasized that they will never collect or secure valuables and advise you to hang up immediately if in doubt. This warning is particularly important because scams such as the grandchild trick or other telephone scams have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, with the perpetrators often targeting older people, as the Bavarian police explain on their website polizei.bayern.de.
Focus on fraudulent callers
The telephone scammers use tricky tall tales and clever conversation techniques to put victims under pressure. They often pose as relatives or officials and attempt to question the trustworthiness of bank employees in order to isolate their victims. This often makes it difficult for those affected to correctly assess the situation and seek help. In Königstein, this incident is seen as a warning example for citizens to increase their vigilance against telephone fraud, according to presseportal.de.
But it's not just telephone fraud that's causing excitement in the region. During the same period there was also a traffic accident near Friedrichsdorf (Köppern), in which a 67-year-old driver collided with a 62-year-old man. The right of way was ignored, which ultimately led to a crash. Both vehicles were totaled, estimated at around 23,000 euros, and the VW driver had to be taken to hospital with minor injuries. Such reports contribute to maintaining high awareness of security issues in the region in light of various incidents.
In conclusion, the events in Königstein once again show how important it is to be aware of common scams and security measures. Citizens should remain vigilant and, when in doubt, always listen to their gut feeling - this way they stay safe and do not allow themselves to be lured into the trap of fraudsters.