Grandway trick alarm in Neustadt: Police are looking for witnesses for money claims

burglary of trust - the dark side of the grandchildren's tricks

Neustadt/Weinstraße (ots)

In a worrying act, an elderly lady in Neustadt/Weinstraße was victim to a grandchild on Sunday, July 21, 2024. This incident, which occurred in Hambacher Straße around 3:00 p.m., is not only an isolated case, but also exemplifies the growing brutality of such fraud stitches, which primarily aim at vulnerable population groups.

what happened in detail

An unknown perpetrator who is between 20 and 30 years old and of Western European origin appeared at the front door of the over 90-year-old senior citizen. Predicted in the emergency, he demanded a four -digit amount of money from the elderly lady. In order to support his plan, he claimed that she had to provide money for a hospital calculation of her grandson. The stitch was particularly perfidious that he stuck to have the grandson on the phone and thus put pressure on the senior citizen.

The consequences for the community

The effects of such fraud are devastating, not only for the individual victims, but also for the entire community. They strengthen distrust of the neighbors and destroy the basic feeling of security. Older people who often live alone see themselves severely limited by such incidents in their quality of life. It is therefore of great importance that society comes together to identify such perpetrators and to stop them.

call for help

The police in Neustadt have started investigations and asks the public for support. Witnesses who have observed the incident or can provide information on the identity of the perpetrator are asked to report to pineustadt@Polizei.rlp.de on 06321 854-0 or by email. Any information can be crucial to hold this perpetrator into account and to ensure security in the neighborhood.

a widespread phenomenon

grandchildren are a widespread fraud stitch that has increased in frequency in recent years. The perpetrators often take advantage of the emotional bonds of the victims and play with their fears. The education and sensitization of older people is therefore essential. Relatives and friends should be encouraged to openly address the topic and to point out the risk of this attempted fraud.

Overall, this incident illustrates that we are all challenged to be vigilant and protect our older fellow citizens. Together we can contribute to the fact that such criminal machinations have no place in our society.