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Fake police officers in Traunreut: Fraudsters leave a lot of damage behind!
On July 7, 2025, there were fraudulent calls in Traunreut in which perpetrators posed as police officers.
Fake police officers in Traunreut: Fraudsters leave a lot of damage behind!
The latest developments in the area of telephone scams are shining a bright light on the unscrupulous activities of criminals. On July 7, 2025, several fraud calls were reported in the area of the Upper Bavaria South Police Headquarters. Scammers disguise themselves as “fake police officers” and attempt to mislead unsuspecting citizens. This practice was recently exposed and shows the importance of practicing vigilance.
A particularly worrying case concerns an 83-year-old woman from Traunreut who was contacted during such a call. The information from Innpulse According to her, she is said to have handed over cash in the mid-five-figure range to the fraudsters. The perpetrators informed them about alleged break-ins in the neighborhood and asked them to hand over their money to “secure their property.” Such manipulative methods are typical of the modus operandi of telephone scammers.
Lack of protection for older citizens
The shock call scam is particularly perfidious. These fraudsters not only pose as police officers, but also massively intimidate their victims by talking about burglars or even a “mole” in the bank who wants to empty their accounts. The police advice explains that in such a moment, victims often feel under pressure and act quickly, which drives them into the clutches of fraudsters.
While the police urge people to always be suspicious of such calls, the 83-year-old's case shows how quickly cash can end up in the wrong hands. More and more older citizens are affected, which is why preventative measures are urgently needed. Ultimately, the perpetrators just want money and valuables. Dealing with such an incident can be emotionally and psychologically devastating for victims.
Investigations and arrests
On July 7th, officers from the Upper Bavaria South Police Headquarters arrested a 34-year-old Hungarian citizen who was acting as a pick-up person. When the police arrived, he jumped out of a window and injured his leg, but was unable to escape. His 32-year-old accomplice, who was caught driving nearby, is of Turkish origin. Both were arrested and the investigation into the background and other possible accomplices is being led by the Traunstein public prosecutor's office and the criminal police inspectorate.
The perpetrators' approach differs in the stories they tell, but the tactics remain the same: They put those called under pressure and try to get cash. Loud Police NRW There are various variants of these scams. Sometimes the perpetrators collect the money directly, in other cases they ask the victims to deposit their money at a specific location.
These events make it clear how important it is not to allow yourself to be put under pressure and, when in doubt, to consult a trustworthy person. Anyone who receives such calls should definitely inform the authorities and not be afraid to take action to protect themselves and others.