Beware of roof sharks: fraud cases in Bad Ems are increasing
Beware of roof sharks: fraud cases in Bad Ems are increasing
Bad Ems. In a worrying development, the police in Rhineland-Palatinate warned the public against a fraud stitch that specifically attracts older people. An incident from Nassau illustrates the brazen method of "roof sharks".
The stitch of the "roof sharks"
A few days ago, a woman from Nassau was the victim of this legal gray area, in which professional fraudsters appear. Unknown people had pretended to be a roofer and the woman had left the belief in the belief that her gutter must be renewed urgently. They offered a supposedly advantageous offer in which they only wanted to calculate the required material and no labor costs.threat from alleged work
According to the “work” carried out, the perpetrators demanded a significant amount of 3500 euros from the woman and insisted that she paid in cash. This high amount and the payment request alerted the woman, who then informed the police.
police reacts quickly
The police were able to meet the fraudsters at the woman's residence, which made it possible to intervene quickly. Due to these events, an investigation was initiated, the suspicion of attempted commercial fraud, tax evasion and undeclared work. A security amount was withheld and the suspect's vehicle was ensured to prevent similar incidents.
The dangers for the community
The "roof sharks" often take advantage of the good faith of older citizens, which in many cases face a great, high effort. The police explain that the perpetrators not only endanger personal savings, but also undermine trust in craft businesses. This type of fraud represents a serious threat to the further security of the community.
precautionary measures for citizens
To protect themselves from such fraudulent practices, the police have put together some important advice:
- only let craftsmen in your home, which you have hired or who have been announced by the property management.
- Never buy hectic services that are offered at your front door.
- do not push yourself into a quick signature or oral agreement, even if they are put under pressure.
- request a copy of the contract on which the name and address of the contractual partner are clearly readable.
- If you have any doubts or suspicion, you should immediately inform the police (emergency call 110).
The vigilance of the citizens is crucial to prevent similar incidents and to promote the security of the community.
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