Hanover in shock: 34-year-old arrested for love fraud!

In Hanover, a 34-year-old was arrested for love fraud after a 66-year-old lost over 100,000 euros.
In Hanover, a 34-year-old was arrested for love fraud after a 66-year-old lost over 100,000 euros. (Symbolbild/MND)

Hanover in shock: 34-year-old arrested for love fraud!

Hannover, Deutschland - In Hanover, there was a worrying case of love fraud, the representative of the city and the police called on the scene. A 34-year-old who is said to have acted as a messenger of money was temporarily arrested on Thursday. The man is suspected of being involved in a large -scale money scamming, in which fake love relationships were used in order to yield the money to a injured party. According to ndr is the main suspect from Hamburg and is to be performed on Friday.

In this case, the person concerned is a 66-year-old woman from Hanover who contacted the fraudster via a internet platform. After the first attempts at approach, the supposed partner demanded money and the woman fell into the promises. Only when he did not comply with his commitments did she recognize the fraud and filed a complaint. She was created a financial loss of more than 100,000 euros, as well as SPIEGEL

How do such fraud stitches arise?

fraudsters often use emotional manipulation to gain the trust of victims. In many cases, false identities are created, often using stolen photos, and a relationship is played. With this special format of fraud, known as "Love Scamming", the perpetrators overfore their victims with compliments and dramatic blows of fate to demand compassion and ultimately money. Another sign is exaggerated requests for financial support that are often associated with the need for international transfers, according to the information of the .

The case in Hanover is not an isolated case, even if the number of cases that have become known in Lower Saxony has dropped. However, the number of unreported cases is likely to be high because many affected people are ashamed to talk about their experiences. In the official reporting, it is pointed out that more and more people in social networks fall for such fraudsters.

protection against love fraud

The consumer advice center gives numerous tips to protect yourself from such mesh. This includes: The use of verified dating platforms, checking profile images by looking back in search engines and the desire for video chats to confirm the existence of the person. In addition, all monetary claims should be ignored and no personal data should be passed on.

If love fraud is suspected, it is advisable to stop contact immediately and to secure all evidence, such as emails or chat history. Reporting the incident with the police can also help protect other potential victims.

If you are affected by such a case or know someone who needs help, do not hesitate to seek support. Because nobody should feel alone in the face of the fraudsters who make a profit from the need.

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