Process in Osnabrück: Roofer fraudster collects 115,000 euros!

Process in Osnabrück: Roofer fraudster collects 115,000 euros!

Osnabrück, Deutschland - A scandal that has startled the region: At the Osnabrück district court, the trial against a 26-year-old man has started today, who is said to have committed fraud. The public prosecutor raises serious allegations, which range from particularly severe fraud to embezzlement. The accused is accused of offering roofing work on the Internet, whereby he has requested price increases and advance payments without actually providing the promised services. According to [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/niederrichtung/osnabrueck_emsland/Mei-als-100000-Euro-erbeetet- process-in-osnabrueck-Hat-Hat-Hat-Hat-Hat-Hat-Hat-Hat-Hat-ABRUELNABRUECK-170.HTML), the man is said to have a total of around 115,000 euros, also in Osnabrück.

The mesh of the accused were particularly perfidious. On site, he pointed out alleged additional damage to customers, such as defective chimneys and pipes, which demanded more money for repairs. Another serious offense that is accused of is the sale of a borrowed car. These criminal acts are in a larger context that is characterized by Internet fraud. According to a recent study by Stripe, the costs for online payment fraud are steadily increasing. The global losses from this area could increase up to $ 206 billion by the end of 2025.

The dimension of the problem

The increased numbers show how frightening the extent of online and e-commerce fraud is. Fraudsters use increasingly sophisticated tactics to overcome security systems. Experts also report on continuing growth in online transactions during Covid-19 pandemic, which has increased the attractiveness for fraudsters. Small companies are particularly affected because they often do not have the necessary resources to secure themselves effectively.

worldwide is expected to have to accept losses of a total of $ 343 billion between 2023 and 2027 through online fraud. It is particularly alarming that the Asian-Pacific room has to expect a loss of $ 54 billion by 2025. This requires not only consumers, but also companies to rethink their security precautions and implement suitable protective measures.

fraud mesh

according to [Consumer Protection Forum] (https:// consumer protection forum.berlin/2024-05-28/grossrazzia against-(-fragerische-dachdecker-36-cuts-im-visier-311187/)), fraudsters are now able to specifically address victims via social media. This often happens through fake offers and supposedly attractive services. A large raid against fraudulent roofers shows that the authorities actively act against such machinations, because here 36 accused are in the sights of the investigators.

While the process in Osnabrück is now in full swing, it is to be hoped that such events will draw attention to the risks and encourage those affected to better protect themselves. Consumers should remain critical and look particularly carefully with offers so as not to become victims of fraud themselves.