Police go through against fraudsters in Kiel - alarming stitch discovered

In Schleswig-Holstein, the police and prosecutors in Kiel have carried out a significant blow to a fraud and money laundering. In a large -scale campaign, 15 objects were searched in different cities, whereby not only evidence, but also cash could be ensured in a five -digit amount. This measure is in the context of increasing online fraud crimes and illustrates urgency to combat such crimes.

Fraud mesh requires joint action by the population

The perpetrators used a method known as a "relative fraud". The suspects are incorrectly outlooked as close relatives and require their victims to store a new mobile phone number. The pretext is that the old cell phone is defective. The fraudsters then call for a transfer to a foreign account, supposedly because online banking is currently not working due to the new cell phone. As a bait, they promise to repay the money quickly.

Investigators
alerted increasing number of fraud cases

The police urgently warns of this fraud stitch and appeals to the public to be vigilant. "Don't be fooled and block the sender of such a message," the officials advise. It is recommended to reach the alleged relative via known old contact details in order to check the authenticity of the request.

Important role of criminal charges in the fight against fraud

Another important aspect is the reimbursement of criminal charges. The reporting system gives the police information about the frequency of such crimes, which enables them to recognize patterns and to establish possible connections between different cases. "Always file a criminal complaint. This is the only way to take effective measures," emphasize the investigators.

Prevention by enlightenment is essential

These recent developments in the fraud area are not only important for the police, but also for the entire community. Increasing digitization requires a high degree of vigilance and education among the citizens. In this regard, the police take on a proactive role to inform the population about potential risks and to promote strategies to avoid fraud cases.