Greifswald: Police warn of fraudulent donation collectors

Greifswald: Police warn of fraudulent donation collectors

Greifswald - Current warning about dubious donation collections in the region

growing fraud stitches in Vorpommern-Greifswald

In the past few weeks, the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald has been increasingly haunted by reports on fraudulent donation collectors. Those affected report unfair behavior, which not only results in personal losses, but also a loss of trust in legitimate charity organizations. It is a worrying development that alerts the local community.

How the deception works

The fraudsters often act in small groups and use clamping boards to supposedly collect donations for charitable purposes. An example occurred on August 13, 2024 in a parking lot of a Rewe market in Greifswald, where two men asked for money for the Handicap Organization. An attentive passerby noted that all signatures on the lists were noticeably similar and suspected that the collectors had written them themselves.

The role of the police

The police have taken these incidents seriously and is currently investigating in the cases. According to their statements, such frauds not only result in economic damage, but also harm the honest collectors who collect funds for serious organizations. The police urge to not only be careful, but also to check the information about the collected organizations themselves.

The risk of distraction

Another incident in Koserow shows the danger associated with these fraud stitches. While a man was approached by the wrong donation collectors, his cell phone was stolen from the backpack. This clarifies that further offenses such as theft are often committed in the hustle and bustle of the action.

Caution when donating

The police give the following advice: Make sure you give your money to. Do not hand over cash to people you do not know and do not let yourself be put under pressure. Protect your personal information and always check the official website of the organizations before donating. If in doubt, you should always inform the police.

support serious collections

There are many voluntary projects and events in the region that require support. The parties involved are often easy to recognize because they imagine the appropriate clothing or an official state of information. Support for local initiatives can become a positive experience and provide real help.

Due to joint vigilance, trust in real fundraisers can be preserved. During this time it is important that people work together to protect each other and to counteract fraudsters.