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Con artists in Bad Kreuznach: Seniors stolen by fake neighbors!
In Bad Kreuznach, two senior women were victims of a trick scam. Police warn of fake neighbors and advise caution.
Con artists in Bad Kreuznach: Seniors stolen by fake neighbors!
In Bad Kreuznach, unscrupulous con artists recently targeted two senior citizens. At the end of August, more precisely on August 25th, the perpetrators rang the doorbell of the two women who live on Richard-Wagner-Straße and Im Ellenfeld street. They pretended to be new neighbors and were able to gain access to the apartments. While one of the perpetrators distracted the women, the accomplice stole valuable jewelry, it is reported SWR.
The first time the fraud was said to have occurred at 10:30 a.m. and the second time about an hour and a half later, at 11:57 a.m. The police moved out quickly and a short time later arrested a 21-year-old girl and a 22-year-old man from Baden-Baden in the neighborhood. The two were previously responsible for similar offenses in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, the police warned.
Approach of the fraudsters
The tricksters' scam was clearly structured: the male perpetrator called the seniors beforehand to prepare them for the "new neighbor". After they appeared at the apartment door, they tried to engage the women in conversation. Distraction was the secret to stealing jewelry and valuables without being noticed. This way, the scammers went home with a haul while the women were completely clueless.
During a subsequent search of the perpetrators' apartment, the police found a variety of evidence, including jewelry, watches, cell phones and cash. The couple is now in custody, but the search for other possible accomplices is underway. A 35-year-old woman was spotted who may have been involved in the crimes, and the police are appealing for information.
Safety tips
Given these incidents, which are not isolated, police highlight the dangers such scams pose to single and elderly people. They strongly advise to be careful about unexpected visits from strangers. If in doubt, it is important not to let unknown people into your home. If you receive suspicious phone calls, the police should be informed immediately. The advice is clear: “It is better to be safe than sorry.”
Additional information and circulars on how to protect yourself against such tricks can be found at Federal Consumer Assistance. This reports that seniors are increasingly being targeted by fraudsters and that various tactics are being used to obtain money or valuables.
The events in Bad Kreuznach are a clear signal that both the community and the police must remain vigilant. Especially in our older generation, we should have a good hand and protect them from such nasty tricks.