Red alarm level: Police East Hesse warns of shock calls and fraudsters
Red alarm level: Police East Hesse warns of shock calls and fraudsters
In East Hesse, alarming trends in the area of fraud have recently developed on the phone. The East Hesse police urgently warns of the risk of so -called shock calls. This fraudulent stitch aims to deceive unsuspecting citizens through dark calls and get their money. Affected people report that they are pretended under the pretext that a nearby relative is involved in a serious traffic accident. The callers pretend to be a judicial officer and use emotional manipulation to move their victims to surrender money or valuables.
Last week in the counties of East Hesse, such attempts to fraud were increasingly reported. The police emphasize that nobody is immune to these tactics. The perpetrators often have detailed information about their victims, which makes fraud all the more dangerous. Alexandra Bachmann from the prevention department explains that everyone, regardless of age or background, can fall into the trap. It is therefore of crucial importance that people are informed about these stitches and warn each other of dangers.
Current methods of fraudsters
The police also inform that another form of fraud, which is carried out by so -called "false police officers", is again increasingly occurring. These fraudsters call the victims and claim that it is urgently needed to give safety tips. They put people under pressure by saying that burglars are active nearby. They often use a number of primary code to awaken trust. The technology to manipulate the telephone number is called "call-id spoofing" and enables fraudsters to display any number.
In the course of the conversation, the callers try to incorporate the victims of intensive concerns about their safety. This tactic means that those affected are caused to collect their valuables and ensure that they are supposedly to be safe. In some cases, the fraudsters even pretend to order a taxi for those affected so that they can drive to the bank and withdraw cash, allegedly to secure their assets.
One of the particularly perfidious aspects of these fraud stitches is that the perpetrators often use specific information about their victims that they have achieved in advance. This unsettles those called, and they believe that the caller is actually a police officer. In many cases, someone actually comes over to pick up the valuables, which makes the fraud appear even more realistic.
prevention measures and contact person
The telephone numbers for this are:
| District
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|---|---|---|
| district of Fulda | Chief Criminal Investigator Marco Hohmann | 0661/105-2041 |
| District Hersfeld-Rotenburg | chief criminal commissioner Maik Dorsch | 06621/932-112 |
| Vogelsbergkreis | chief criminal commissioner Lorena Decher | 06641/971-111 |
The police urge to appeal to the population of being vigilant and always consulted by phone in case of doubt. It is important to discuss these topics openly with friends and family because sensitivity is decisive for these stitches.
fraud: a growing problem
The increase in such calls shows that fraudsters always find new opportunities to enrich themselves with the elderly seniors and other unchecked people. It is a shocking reality that personal tricks and psychological manipulations are still the most effective tools of the fraudsters even in the digitized age. In a world of uncertainty, this fraud aims to abuse trust and stir up fear. It is therefore crucial that everyone has the practical solutions and information that can help to escape this danger.
different forms of telephone fraud
In recent years, various fraud stitches have established themselves on the phone. In addition to the shock calls and the fraud by false police officers, other methods are also widespread. This includes, among other things, the so-called grandchildren tricks, in which fraudsters pretend to be relatives and request money for alleged emergency situations. In the past, this variant has also caused high financial damage to many of those affected.
A study by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) from 2020 shows that the numbers for telephone fraud in German space have increased steadily. It is estimated that a total of several million euros per year fall into the hands of the fraudsters, which increases the urgency of prevention measures. The diversity of the methods used by the fraudsters means that the citizens must be constantly on the hat.
prevention measures of the police
The police East Hesse takes the problem of telephone fraud seriously and uses various measures to sensitize and protect citizens. Information events and prevention campaigns are carried out regularly to point out the risks and to clarify typical fraud stitches. In cooperation with schools and retirement homes, workshops are offered to the training against these fraudulent calls.
The police encourage all citizens to report suspicious calls immediately and not shy away from contacting the local police station under the known emergency number. This proactive approach is crucial to expose the fraudsters and to prevent people from experiencing their financial ruin in the future
Statistical developments in the area of phone fraud
According to the BKA's annual management report on crime in Germany, the number of reported fraud cases on the phone in 2022 rose by about 12% compared to the previous year. This statistics show that telephone fraud is a growing threat. Older people in particular are often the main target group of these machinations, since they are often less familiar with modern technology and are therefore easier to fall for the tricks of the fraudsters.
The police advise you to find out more about current fraud stitches and actively educate the family and acquaintances about these risks. Share of experiences can also help to raise awareness of this topic and thus to protect potential victims from financial losses.
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