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Fake police officer arrested in Delmenhorst: fraud on senior citizens!
In Delmenhorst, a 42-year-old was arrested as a fake police officer after he stole money from a senior citizen.
Fake police officer arrested in Delmenhorst: fraud on senior citizens!
A disturbing incident occurred on Thursday in Delmenhorst, where a 42-year-old man was arrested as a fake police officer. According to Oldenburger Online Zeitung, the fraudster called an 89-year-old woman and informed her about alleged break-ins in her neighborhood. To protect her money and valuables, he asked her to leave them in front of her house for collection.
The lady followed, not knowing that she had fallen for a criminal trick. At around 2:15 p.m. the fraudster finally entered their property and took the valuables. At that moment the police intervened and temporarily arrested the man after they had been notified in the meantime. The arrested man, who has no permanent address, is now facing an investigation into commercial fraud as a member of a gang and was brought before a judge on Friday, who issued an arrest warrant at the request of the Osnabrück public prosecutor's office.
Telephone scam warning
The police warn urgently against fake police officers who repeatedly try to get money and valuables from unsuspecting citizens using various pretexts. Scammers particularly often target older people because they are often more hesitant to be suspicious. According to the Presseportal, important tips to avoid becoming a victim of such fraudsters are: Real police officers never call 110 to ask about valuables or even to take them into custody.
In addition, you should not reveal any financial information over the phone and strictly end the conversation if there are unsafe calls. It is recommended to contact local police departments directly if in doubt. A good tip is also to put the piece of paper with the contact details of the real police next to the phone so that you can react quickly in an emergency.
The methods of the fraudsters
Anyone who thinks that fraudsters' methods are limited to fake police officers is wrong. The police inform on their [Website](https://www.polizei.hessen.de/schutz-sicherheit/rat-und-sorge/sicherheit-fuer-senioren/broker.jsp?uMen=f0 570ee1-825a-f6f8-6373-a91bbcb63046&uCon=3d4306e0-4d7c-1971-d4c7-17b103b95c53&uTem=bff71055-bb1d-50f1-2860-72700266cb59), that the so-called grandchild trick and other types of fraud also occur frequently. The perpetrators pose as relatives and demand money for fake emergencies. It is equally important here not to act immediately and to remain calm. A quick check with other family members can often provide clarity.
The public is encouraged to be vigilant, particularly towards older people, who are often lonelier and more vulnerable to such scams. Regular discussions about current scams can help open the eyes of potential victims and protect them from financial harm.
Overall, we can only hope that such incidents can be prevented in the future and that potential victims are sensitized to avoid falling into the clutches of fraudsters.