Telephone scammers shock Biberach: 30 cases uncovered!

Telephone scammers shock Biberach: 30 cases uncovered!

The Biberach region is currently facing a wave of telephone fraud that has shaken many households in recent days. On Tuesday, September 24, 2025, there were numerous alarm calls from fraudsters posing as police officers from the Stuttgart State Criminal Police Office or the Biberach Criminal Investigation Department. These shock calls were registered in around 30 households, especially in the city of Biberach and the municipality of Uttenweiler, where the fraudsters carried out their schemes from lunchtime until the early evening hours, as Schwäbische.de reports.

The fraudulent callers didn't shy away from spreading disturbing stories about alleged burglars in the neighborhood. They didn't let up and tried to put the people they were calling under pressure with frightening information. The threat was that relatives had caused serious accidents and urgently needed money in the form of bail to get out of prison. It is pleasing to report that everyone called saw through the scammers and reacted accordingly.

Police warnings

The police warn urgently about these telephone scammers and especially about the shock calls. She clearly states that she never asks for money over the phone. There are some useful tips for affected citizens to protect themselves. The person being called should not allow themselves to be put under pressure, put the receiver down and dial the emergency number 110 on their own to clarify the situation. Furthermore, it is recommended not to provide any information about personal or financial circumstances over the phone, as this only gives fraudsters further opportunities to attack, as Presseportal.de notes.

• Lassen Sie sich nicht unter Druck setzen.
• Lege Sie den Hörer auf.
• Seien Sie misstrauisch, wenn Geld oder persönliche Daten gefordert werden.
• Wählen Sie selbst die 110 und nicht die Rückruftaste.
• Sprechen Sie keine Informationen über persönliche oder finanzielle Verhältnisse am Telefon.
• Erwägen Sie, Vornamen in öffentlichen Verzeichnissen zu kürzen oder sich dort entfernen zu lassen.
• Beraten Sie sich mit vertrauenswürdigen Personen.
• Teilen Sie die Informationen mit Freunden und Familienmitgliedern.

A clear call for caution

Older people in particular are often the target group of these brazen fraudsters, who know how to use clever tactics to stir up insecurity. The criminals' scams are varied and range from false police calls to stories about alleged accidents. Victims are often put under time pressure to force them to make quick, rash decisions. If you are unsure, the police recommend always contacting friends or even the police headquarters before falling into a financial trap, as explained in the explanations on Polizeiberatung.

In this tense situation, it is really wise to pass on the above advice to friends and family. Only together can we take decisive action against these unscrupulous fraudsters and ensure that such incidents become less frequent in the future.