Senior Citizens in Memmingen Prowers: Spate of Attempted Call Center MARDS FOILED BY Police

Senior Citizens in Memmingen Prowers: Spate of Attempted Call Center MARDS FOILED BY Police

New warning of tricksters in Memmingen and Unterallgäu

On July 4, 2024, the Memmingen police inspection was faced with five cases of attempted call center fraud. This time, the fraudulent calls to seniors aged 66, 85, 86 and 89, which were informed by supposed police officers about fatal traffic accidents that were allegedly caused by their relatives. The victims were then asked to hand over money or jewelry to secure the release of their supposedly arrested relatives. Fortunately, the victims recognized the fraud stitch in good time and rose to become a victim of financial damage. Another case concerned a 68-year-old woman who was informed of an alleged lottery win. Personal data was requested for the payment of the profit and 1,280 euros were requested. Here, too, the injured party remained suspicious, refused to surrender her data and did not pay any money.

The fact that the victims reacted carefully and vigilant in these cases shows how important it is to be informed about fraud stitches and, in case of doubt, to file a complaint with the police. It can be seen calmly that the citizens of Memmingen and Unterallgäu are able to protect themselves from such sophisticated attempts to fraud. The police continue to warn of such calls and provide advice on how to behave in such situations. Stay vigilant and informed to protect yourself and your loved ones from tricksters. - nag