Beware of fraudsters: false craftsmen steals with a senior citizen in Ludwigshafen

Recognize and avoid the dangers from false craftsmen

Ludwigshafen

In a current incident about a week ago, a senior citizen in her apartment on Budapester Strasse was surprised by a false craftsman. This situation illustrates urgency to protect older people from fraudsters.

The incident in detail

The fraudster disguised as a craftsman agreed with the senior citizen that he had to make a repair on her heating. He came into her apartment unannounced and demanded 600 euros for his "services". When the senior rejected, he left the apartment, but not without previously stealing her EC card and jewelry. The woman only noticed the theft in retrospect.

Who is affected and how many are at risk?

This incident is not isolated. Trick thieves often use similar methods to trick unsuspecting citizens, especially older people. The false craftsman's stitch is widespread and is a serious problem that affects not only Ludwigshafen, but also many other cities.

recommendations for prevention

to protect yourself and others, it is important to take some basic precautions:

• Always be suspicious of unexpected visitors.
• Contact craftsmen under a phone number you know to check their identity.
• Do not open your door for strangers.
• If you feel uncomfortable, end the conversation and close the door.
• In the event of threats or in emergencies, call the police under number 110.

The role of the community and the police

The police in Ludwigshafen asks for information on the describe man who is about 1.75 m tall, slim and with dark hair. Citizens can contact the Ludwigshafen 2 police inspection on 0621 963-2222 or by email to piludwigshafen2@polizei.rlp.de.

In addition, the authorities recommend that the perpetrators have the tricks. More information is available on the website www.polizei-beratung.de

FAZIT

The incident underlines the importance of vigilance in the community. Prevention is a crucial element to protect older people and other potential victims from apparent craftsmen and their fraudulent intentions. By warning and informing each other, we can help our neighborhoods become safer.