Danger! Fraudsters on the move: Shock calls in Edenkoben are increasing!

Danger! Fraudsters on the move: Shock calls in Edenkoben are increasing!

In the municipality of Edenkoben, attempts at fraud through so-called shock calls like this are currently increasing Landau Police Department reported on September 27, 2025. Older people in particular are affected by these dubious calls. The situation is serious and requires special caution. The police give clear recommendations on how citizens can protect themselves.

In recent weeks, fraudsters have increasingly attempted to put their victims under pressure by impersonating relatives or police officers. There is often talk of an alleged traffic accident that urgently requires money for immediate surgery. With such drastic claims, they have managed to corner their victims and get them to hand over money or valuables, such as Police advice supplemented.

It's better to be safe than sorry

The fraudsters cleverly use emotional manipulation and put their victims under time pressure to force quick decisions. This often means that those called don't realize what's really going on until it's too late. Variants that claim that money and valuables are no longer safe in the bank safe deposit box and must be taken to the police are particularly perfidious. In general, anyone who is put under pressure should hang up immediately and seek visible help in the form of trusted people.

• Keine Auskunft über persönliche und finanzielle Verhältnisse am Telefon geben.
• Unbekannten Personen nicht die Tür öffnen.
• Vertrauenspersonen hinzuziehen, z.B. Nachbarn oder nahe Verwandte.
• Bei verdächtigen Anrufen die örtliche Polizei informieren, die unter der Telefonnummer 06341-287-0 erreichbar ist.
• Falls Unsicherheit besteht, niemals die Rückruftaste betätigen – im Zweifelsfall die bekannte Nummer der Angehörigen wählen.

It's important to be vigilant and not get cornered. If you feel unsafe, you should call the emergency number 110. This means you can quickly get help or get clarification without getting involved in the scammers' game. The police also point out that in the event of a real emergency, no payment will be required in advance, as has already been the case Police advice expressly emphasized.

Growing problem

Given the increasing misuse of telephone numbers, awareness of such scams is not yet sufficiently raised. Loud Mirror There are over 150,000 complaints on this topic alone. An alarming number that shows that citizens must continue to be on their guard.

Cologne and the surrounding area should not only be perceived as a cultural metropolis, but also as a safe place to live. It is up to all of us to work together against such machinations and protect each other. Share this information with your friends and family, especially the older members of your family, to protect them from potential harm.