Beware of trick theft: Senior in the Dellviertel stolen

Burglary in the trust of the seniors: The dangers of trick fraud

Duisburg - In the Dellviertel district of Duisburg, an incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, which shows the fragility of the trust of older people in our society. A previously unknown man, disguised as an employee of the Duisburg Stadtwerke, came to the apartment of an 84-year-old senior woman on August 10th at 3 p.m. With a legitimate -looking pretext, he managed to win the lady's trust and then steel a high three -digit amount in cash.

The risks of front door fraud

The methods of these tricksters are often refined and often aim at the particularly vulnerable members of our society, such as seniors. It is important to understand which tactics are used by fraudsters to fuel distrust or build up pressure. Seniors are often confronted with fake damage reports that require immediate actions. This form of fraud is referred to as a trick theft.

call to vigilance

The Duisburg police ask witnesses who have information about this incident to report to Criminal Investigation 32 on 0203 2800. Information is essential to prevent such crimes and to hold those responsible.

protective measures for seniors

The Duisburg police have put together some tips to protect itself from the thieving theft on the front door:

• be suspicious if you are urgently presented to the damage to be resolved!
• don't put yourself under (time) pressure to make a decision quickly!

By education and sensitization, we as a community can better protect the endangered people and raise awareness of the risks that slumber in everyday situations.

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This incident in the Dellviertel is not just an isolated case, but an example of the growing threat from trick fraud in our society. It is up to us to create a safe environment for everyone, especially for our older fellow citizens. Only through cooperation and vigilance can we prevent such incidents and regain trust that is shaken by such shocking acts.