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Attention, Wittmund! Scammers sell asphalt work at dumping prices!
In the Wittmund district, the authorities are warning about traveling fraudsters offering fraudulent asphalt and paving work.
Attention, Wittmund! Scammers sell asphalt work at dumping prices!
There are currently several groups of traveling fraudsters in the beautiful Wittmund district, primarily approaching potential victims with tempting offers for asphalt and paving work. According to a police report from the Aurich/Wittmund police station, which was published by the NWZ Online was published, these perpetrators often operate in an urgent manner. They come in a striking white Hyundai with a foreign license plate and claim to be working on behalf of the city or for fiber optic work.
The scam is always similar: the fraudsters try to convince their “customers” of supposedly cheap prices, push them to make a decision and often ask for advance payments or cash. This is not only a warning about possible fraud, but also about poor work that could cause significant subsequent costs later.
Current situation and police alerted
The police have urged people to be extremely vigilant and to report any information about the fraudsters' activities or vehicle as quickly as possible to 04462/9110. The urgency of the reports is important because the perpetrators often appear very convincing and use emotional pressure to achieve their goals.
The phenomenon of fraud is not new and is also reflected in national statistics. For example, fraud crime in Germany fell by 1.5 percent in 2024. Nevertheless, according to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) registered over 740,000 cases, of which only around 20 percent are reported. The most common types of fraud include the so-called “grandchild trick” and “shock calls,” in which perpetrators pose as relatives or officials.
The importance of preventive measures
The police have now adapted their strategies to counteract fraudulent activities. Prevention campaigns and information events are particularly important for vulnerable groups such as seniors. These are intended to help raise awareness of scams and minimize risk.
It is clear that despite a decrease in fraud in the last year, fraudsters' schemes remain dangerous. Other forms of fraud attempts are also common on social media, such as WhatsApp and Instagram, and can remain invisible to many people. Meanwhile, a platform like FunyLife, which focuses on creating profile pictures, displays a variety of images - a harmless contrast to the serious issues that plague many people's everyday lives.
It remains to be seen how the police can further strengthen their measures and whether cooperation with other authorities outside Germany will bear fruit. It is certainly important to be careful and not to be caught off guard - because a lot of money can quickly be lost with a fake offer.