Senior woman in Dortmund cheated by shock calls - police warn!

70-jährige Dortmunderin wird von falschen Polizeibeamten um 65.000 Euro betrogen. Zeugen und Hinweise gesucht.
70-year-old Dortmundin is cheated by false police officers for 65,000 euros. Witnesses and information sought. (Symbolbild/NAGW)

Senior woman in Dortmund cheated by shock calls - police warn!

Dortmund, Deutschland - On Monday morning, a 70-year-old Dortmund woman was the victim of a shocking attempt to fraud. At 11 a.m. alleged police officers called at her and claimed that her son had caused a fatal traffic accident. Under the pressure to pay a deposit of 65,000 euros immediately, the perpetrators did not allow themselves to be ragged and demanded the transfer of money.

After the first handover of the money, the fraudsters tried to push the senior citizen to further withdrawals. But her bank's attentive staff noticed the suspicious activities and prevented a payment. The police were alerted and investigations against the perpetrators were initiated. The sought -after are male, about 175 cm tall, very slim with short black hair and a Central European appearance. Information can be addressed to the criminal guard at 0231-132-7441.

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OrtDortmund, Deutschland