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Police warn: Fraudster couple fakes pregnancy in Rotenburg!
Police in Lüneburg warn of a couple of fraudsters who are trying to gain access to apartments by pretending to be pregnant.
Police warn: Fraudster couple fakes pregnancy in Rotenburg!
In recent weeks, police in the Rotenburg (Wümme) district have warned of a fraudulent couple who are faking pregnancy to get personal valuables in homes. This procedure, in which a woman asks for help at front doors while her accomplice rummages through the rooms, has already caused a stir in the region. Loud NDR At least two cases of this type have been reported.
The couple's modus operandi is simple but effective: the man and the woman ring doorbells and ask for a glass of water, for example. While the residents' willingness to help is aroused, the man has the opportunity to search for valuables without being noticed. The police are now investigating the incidents and checking whether stolen goods were actually stolen. It is advised not to let strangers into your own four walls.
Recurring scam
The perpetrators initially seem charming and helpful, but this scam is by no means new. As the police point out, this strategy has been used repeatedly for over 30 years. Such criminal dens are a well-known phenomenon and are usually very successful, so the police urge people to be vigilant Delmenews reported.
It is also interesting that fraud crime in Germany generally fell by 1.5 percent in 2024. Nevertheless, new tricks are constantly being developed. These cases do not stop, even if the police are increasingly taking preventive action and informing the public about the various methods. The BKA points out that despite the overall decrease of more than 224,000 cases since 2010, certain fraud schemes remain widespread.
What is particularly alarming is that only around 20 percent of fraud crimes are even reported. Researchers and investigators have also discovered that a highly developed network ensures that these criminal acts are often organized from abroad. The police have launched increased international cooperation to get to the bottom of crime and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Local residents therefore have a double responsibility. Not only should you be suspicious of unknown people, but you should also advise your loved ones to use your own phone number to contact relatives and thereby avoid falling for scammers. By acting wisely and remaining vigilant, you can help protect yourself and others.