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Married couple in Gifhorn: Fraudsters pose as craftsmen!
In Gifhorn, an elderly couple fell victim to a tricky fraud committed by fake craftsmen. Police are looking for witnesses.
Married couple in Gifhorn: Fraudsters pose as craftsmen!
On November 5, 2025, an elderly couple in Immenberg, Gifhorn, fell victim to a brazen scam. At around 1:00 p.m., a supposed craftsman rang the doorbell and offered his services for roof work. The husband agreed and accompanied the “craftsman” into the attic. Meanwhile, he sent his wife into the basement, supposedly to get a bucket. The perpetrators used this distraction to search the ground floor for valuables and ultimately steal jewelry.
As the Gifhorn police report, the two men appear to be between 1.80 and 1.90 meters tall and strong, and around 30 to 40 years old. One of the perpetrators was wearing dungarees, while the other was wearing a knitted sweater and blue jeans. They fled in an unknown direction after carrying out their crime.
Beware of con artists
The police strongly advise against letting unannounced tradesmen into the house polizei-beratung.de explained. Even a quick “yes” can have fatal consequences, because trick thieves use various pretexts to get into apartments. They often pose as repairmen who supposedly have to carry out repairs or ask for everyday things such as a glass of water or to use the toilet.
Alarmingly, it is seniors who are affected by these scams because they are mostly at home during the day. Once inside, the criminals have an easy time letting a second accomplice in unnoticed to search the apartment for cash and jewelry.
What to do in case of suspicion?
In case of suspicion, the police recommend contacting them immediately and insisting that unknown people leave the property. Talking to neighbors and informing family members can also help minimize the risk. The police advise people to be careful when dealing with door-to-door sales.
It remains to be hoped that the perpetrators will be caught quickly. The police are asking anyone to report information about the two men. If you are in doubt, you should always have a good hand and not be afraid to get a second opinion or consult the police.
The incidents in Immenberg illustrate how important joint action and vigilance in the neighborhood are in order to protect oneself from such criminal activities.