Fraudulent shock calls are increasing: Crailsheim in sight!

Fraudulent shock calls are increasing: Crailsheim in sight!

In Crailsheim the evil struck: a senior woman received a so -called shock call on Wednesday and was tempted to hand over a high sum of money in the middle six -digit range. This frightening stitch is part of a worrying increase in fraudulent calls in the region that calls the police on the scene. Older people in particular are often the aim of the fraudsters who pretend to be relatives or false police officers to get money and valuables.

The police in the area of responsibility of the Aalen police headquarters, which includes the districts of Ostalb, Schwäbisch Hall and Rems-Murr, warns of these perfidious tricks. In the past 48 hours, numerous such fraudulent calls have been registered, some with considerable financial losses for the victims. Security experts urgently advise you not to hand over money or valuables to strangers and to contact the police under 110 immediately in the event of suspects. Further information on protective measures against fraud is available on the official police counseling website.