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Fake police officers in Coburg: 10,000 euros stolen in a fraud!
In Coburg, a senior citizen handed over jewelry to telephone scammers. Police are looking for witnesses and warn of shock calls.
Fake police officers in Coburg: 10,000 euros stolen in a fraud!
It happened again: An 83-year-old senior woman fell victim to a perfidious telephone scam in the city center of Coburg. On Tuesday afternoon, she handed over jewelry and cash worth over 10,000 euros to an unknown collector after receiving a shock call from fake police officers. These pretended to inform them about arrested burglars who had noted their address. To “protect” them, the fraudsters offered to pick up their valuables. The collector rang their doorbell on Obere Leopoldstrasse between 3:50 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. and escaped with the loot.
The description of the perpetrator makes you sit up and take notice: He is said to have been around 20 years old, around 170 cm tall and of thin build. He also wore a black baseball cap. The Coburg criminal police have started the investigation and are now urgently looking for witnesses. Anyone who can contribute something to clarify the matter is asked to call 09561/645-0. It is time to take action together to stop such machinations.
Focus on prevention
The Upper Franconian police have also published a prevention video on the subject of call center fraud in order to better protect older people. This action shows how serious the situation is and how important it is to be vigilant. The police recommend that you always exercise caution when calling from unknown numbers. Personal information should never be revealed and money or valuables should not be given to strangers. If in doubt, it is advisable to contact the police. Such simple but crucial steps can often help prevent major damage.
Older citizens can also receive support with information from the Polizei-Beratung in the form of a 72-page brochure. This discussion of the various forms of crime that affect seniors ranges from grand-tricks to false promises of profits to door-to-door sales with fake emergencies. Protection against these crimes is not only covered here, but there are also valuable tips for strengthening neighborly contacts and information about victim support organizations such as the WEISSER RING.
It is therefore up to all of us, especially the younger generation, to ensure that our older citizens are well informed and protected from such machinations. Together we can strengthen the bond of security and trust to help each other, especially in these uncertain times.