Series of EC card fraud cases in Emden and empty-police asks for help

Series of EC card fraud cases in Emden and empty-police asks for help

In the past few months, empty and in the city of Emden, cases of EC card fraud in which the perpetrators specifically specified to be bank employees. These fraudsters persuaded their victims to reveal their PIN on the phone and hand over the card to an alleged bank employee who then came by personally. Subsequently, cash was withdrawn with the stolen cards on ATMs nearby.

The police in Emden and empty now urgently asks for information on the identification of the perpetrators to prevent further damage. The residents of Emden were particularly affected, where most cases occurred.

As part of the investigation, photos could be secured by the still unknown suspects, which used the stolen cards of ATMs in Emden. The police and the Osnabrück public prosecutor's office are based on the help of the population to grasp the perpetrators and to be accountable.

first suspect

• male
• between 25 and 35 years old
• slim stature
• dressed with a black cap, blue sweater with black stripes on the shoulders, dark pants and black shoes

second suspect

• male
• between 25 and 35 years old
• slim stature
• dressed with black hat with white patterns, gray t-shirt, dark trousers and black shoes

third suspect

• male
• about 50 years old
• approx. 1.73 meters tall
• normal stature
• Short gray hair on the sides, no hair on top of the head
• dressed with sunglasses, checkered shirt and bright trousers

The investigators in Leer are available during business hours under 0491/97690-336 and outside under 0491/97690-215 to accept information on the suspects.

The population is urgently asked to inform the police immediately in the event of suspicious activities in connection with EC card fraud to prevent further fraud.

- Nag