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Attempted fraud in Alsbach-Hähnlein: Senior sees through shock call!
In Alsbach-Hähnlein, a shock call to a suspicious 84-year-old failed to expose fraudsters.
Attempted fraud in Alsbach-Hähnlein: Senior sees through shock call!
In Alsbach-Hähnlein, citizens were confronted with an attempted fraud at around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, November 10th, which put the local police on alert. An 84-year-old senior citizen received a so-called shock call in which fraudsters presented him with a hair-raising story: his daughter was said to have been involved in a serious traffic accident, and in order to secure her freedom, the callers demanded a deposit of tens of thousands of euros. But the senior remained suspicious and went straight to the police station to clarify the matter. It quickly became clear that it was a brazen attempt at fraud, which fortunately had no financial consequences for the senior citizen. [Allgemeine Zeitung](https://www. Allgemeine-zeitung.de/lokales/kreis-darmstadt-dieburg/alsbach-haehnlein/schockruf-scheitert-5151274) reports that the senior citizen's quick reaction helped the fraudsters get away with nothing.
What drives people to do such perfidious tricks? While some may act out of greed or desperation, the story is of a man from Colombia who clearly chose a different path. Freddy López, a 33-year-old recycling worker from Soledad, faced a challenge that went far beyond his personal difficulties. Despite his psychological stress, he lives optimistically and collects materials to support his family. One day, while working, he found a bag containing 18 million pesos, which is a small fortune. Instead of using the money for his own needs, Freddy showed remarkable honesty and decided to handle the situation correctly.
Honesty counts more than money
Freddy's story illustrates that integrity and decency can prevail even in difficult times. At first, his mother did not realize the value of the money he found, and she thought that Freddy had brought something worthless. But when the store's owner, José Mojica, approached Freddy to clarify the matter, everyone realized the magnitude of this moment. Freddy asked for simple rewards - new shoes, clothes and some food for his mother. Instead of wallowing in wealth, Freddy cared about preserving his values. Buffered by Mojica, he ended up receiving 2 million pesos as a thank you, which once again shows that honesty is at a premium in a world full of temptations and temptations.
It is remarkable how differently people react to challenges. While the older gentleman in Alsbach-Hähnlein resisted the attempted fraud and saw his life saved in the hands of the police, Freddy shows that true riches can come from honesty and integrity. “Every day is a new step for me,” says Freddy, describing his philosophy, and perhaps it is precisely this thought that can serve as inspiration for many of us.