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Seniors in Detmold fall for shocking police fraud!
A couple from Bevern fell victim to a telephone scam in Detmold on August 14, 2025. The police warn against fake officers.
Seniors in Detmold fall for shocking police fraud!
On Thursday, August 14th, a couple from Bevern in the Holzminden district of Detmold fell victim to a nasty telephone scam. An unknown caller posed as a police officer and claimed that the couple's daughter was involved in a serious traffic accident in which one person died. The caller demanded a high bail payment to allegedly avoid pre-trial detention. The couple heard loud crying during the conversation and thought they recognized their daughter's voice, sending them into an emotional state.
Believing they had to help their daughter, they handed over gold worth a high five-figure amount to an unknown man in the parking lot of the Detmold district court around 5:20 p.m. He was described as being around 50 to 55 years old, around 1.75 meters tall and slim, with slightly longer dark blonde hair and a well-groomed appearance, who spoke German without an accent. He promised to come back with a receipt but never showed up again. It was only when the man did not return that the couple realized that they had become victims of a scam and informed the real police.
Police warning
The Criminal Investigation Department 6 is now asking witnesses who have information about the fraudster or his whereabouts to call 05231/6090. The police strongly warn that real police officers should never make demands for money or request valuables for safekeeping.
Similar manipulations raise the voice of victims and transform trust into terrible machinations. In fact, the police have pointed out on a social network that such fraudsters particularly often target senior citizens. This finding is alarming and requires society to be more vigilant.
Indoor air quality as a health issue
Allergy sufferers should take additional precautions, such as using allergy-proof bedding and visiting the doctor more often to discuss possible treatment options. Furthermore, using air filters or purifiers can help remove harmful pollutants from the environment.
A few recommended models include the Rabbit Air purifiers, which offer customizable filters, or devices with HEPA and carbon filters that filter particles down to 0.3 microns. Such devices should be placed in frequently used rooms and their filters should be replaced regularly.
Stay vigilant in both areas – both fraud and your own health. Together we can ensure that such incidents become less frequent and that we all live in healthier environments.