Fraud stitch in Pankow: False fine notices are troubled by restaurateurs!

Fraud stitch in Pankow: False fine notices are troubled by restaurateurs!

In Berlin-Pankow, many restaurants face new challenges that go beyond the already stressful financial consequences of Corona pandemic and inflation. As Berlin Live reports currently fake fines that are combined as a combination of cheating and panic. These letters are not only misleading, but they can also have significant financial consequences for the affected companies.

The dubious letters are allegedly come from the district office and contain payment requests for alleged violations of food law provisions. The fines start at 350 euros. The letters claim that hygiene controls were not passed. In reality, however, it is a sophisticated fraud stitch that aims to blackmail money from unsettled restaurant operators.

counterfeits and warnings

The district office Pankow expressly warns of these fake fines. District City Councilor Manuela Anders-Granitzki (CDU) emphasizes that the letters look real at first glance, but have discrepancies if a closer look. The bank details in particular are often incorrect. Therefore, operators of restaurants should compare the account connection with the official information on the website of the district office so as not to fall on the stitch, as well as the Berliner Zeitung reported.

The police have already started investigations and the district office has filed a criminal complaint. Manuela Anders-Granitzki informs that the regulatory office should be contacted if you suspect counterfeits. The Veterinary and Food Supervision Department can be reached by phone at 030 90295-5130 or by email at vetleb@ba-pankow.berlin.de.

General risk for companies

It is particularly worrying that this fraud stitch could not only be limited to Pankow. According to the information from Berlin Live , it could also be used in other districts, which is a general risk for numerous companies. At a time when many restaurants are under pressure anyway, additional burdens from fraudulent machinations are all the more devastating.

The situation is an example of the challenges that can arise in an unstable economic situation. Gastronomers should be vigilant and take all precautions to protect themselves from such frauds.