Police warn: Fraudsters active as construction workers in East Frisia!

Police warn: Fraudsters active as construction workers in East Frisia!

In the Wittmund district, the police are currently alarmed about fraudulent activities masquerading as, of all things, craftsmen. Under the pretext of offering prices for supposedly cheap asphalt and paving work, these perpetrators try to con unsuspecting citizens out of their money. The warning – how web.de reported - should be taken seriously because the scam is sophisticated and the fraudsters appear very convincing.

The fake craftsmen are particularly active in Friedland and the surrounding communities. They often claim to be doing fiber optic work on behalf of the city of Wittmund, which leads many citizens to agree to the supposed offers. In fact, the scope for patience turns out to be deceptive: poor performance or even follow-up costs often become the bitter truth once the work has been completed. Damage or repairs can quickly cost money, as investigators warn, so citizens should remain extremely skeptical.

Tips for protection

To protect yourself from fraudulent activities, the police recommend the following measures:

• Seien Sie misstrauisch bei unverlangt angebotenen Handwerkerdiensten an Ihrer Haustür.
• Leisten Sie keine Vorauszahlungen, es sei denn, Sie haben die Angebote gründlich geprüft.
• Lassen Sie sich nicht unter Druck setzen, bei spontanen Angeboten sofort zu handeln.
• Informieren Sie besonders ältere Familienangehörige oder Nachbarn über diese Masche, da sie oft ein Ziel der Betrüger sind.
• Notieren Sie Kennzeichen und Beschreibungen verdächtiger Fahrzeuge und Personen, um die Täter besser identifizieren zu können.

In addition, Lotto Bremen has issued a warning because fraudsters are also active here. Callers pretend to be from the lottery center and ask for personal information, which amounts to an attempt to obtain sensitive information. It is important to exercise caution here: lottery employees do not contact private individuals by telephone warning clarifies.

The situation in Wittmund clearly shows how important it is to pay attention to your own safety and to protect yourself from the machinations of criminal groups. Distrust the mischievous offers and rely on healthy skepticism to stay safe in your own neighborhood.

Being completely immune to makeshift offers won't hurt you in any way. If in doubt, just get a second opinion. Safety comes first, this also applies to crafts!