Fraudulent roof work: Police hold crooks in Karlsruhe!

Fraudulent roof work: Police hold crooks in Karlsruhe!

In the past few days, the police in Karlsruhe vigorously acted against craftsman fraudsters who have specifically ripped off older people and homeowners. On Monday afternoon, three men were arrested who achieved high cash claims through fictitious roof work. This campaign took place in the Knielingen district, where the suspects were traveling with a gray van between 10.45 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. and carried out work on at least two houses. At the beginning they agreed a low three -digit amount, but later rose to a four -digit sum that they asked for in cash. Fortunately, the owners of a house on Wiesbadener Straße informed the police before the money was handed over. The secured cash was in the middle four -digit range. The investigators now check whether the men were also active in other districts and call on possible people and witnesses to report. bnn.de reports that the police are working on the information.

The fraudsters seem to be part of a larger network of so -called “roof sharks”, which have been in the Karlsruhe region and beyond since the end of March. According to craftsman knowledge emphasizes that older people in particular are particularly at risk.

tips for avoiding damage

The police advise you to be particularly careful: buying or signing nothing at the front door, leaving only craftsmen into the house who were ordered themselves and vigorously rejected from intrusive visitors. It is worthwhile to obtain several offers in the event of uncertainties and to check the seriousness of the company.
In the event of a fraud, it is advisable to get support immediately, be it from the police or the consumer advice center. The consumer center offers extensive assistance and advice for those affected in order to create legal clarity and to explain possible steps to reclaim.

The criminal police continue their investigation and hopes for information from citizens who have had similar experiences or who have observed further suspicious craftsman activities at possibly cheated neighbors. Witnesses and victims can contact the police on telephone numbers 0721 666 55 or 0721 6663611