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Police sound the alarm: Dangerous fake craftsmen active in Lübeck!
The Lübeck police warn of fraudulent tradesmen who are active in the city. Eight cases and over 40,000 euros in damage.
Police sound the alarm: Dangerous fake craftsmen active in Lübeck!
The police in Lübeck are sounding the alarm: In October 2025, several cases of fraud were reported in which unscrupulous perpetrators posed as tradesmen. In a total of eight registered acts, damage of over 40,000 euros was caused, while two further cases failed in the attempt. The Lübeck police is now investigating suspicions of trick theft and is urgently warning the population.
The fraudsters use two sophisticated approaches. First, they often pose as employees of the municipal utilities or water workers and thereby manage to gain access to the homes of the unsuspecting victims. A typical scenario is the pretext of an alleged burst pipe, which unsettles residents and causes them to open the door. While the supposed tradesmen are distracted, the apartment is searched and cash and valuables are stolen.
Beware of red herrings
The second method is even trickier: The fraudsters lead the victims into the bathroom under the pretext of wanting to check the water quality. This allows an accomplice to enter the apartment unnoticed and steal whatever he can find. Jewelry and cash are reported to be the most common targets of perpetrators.
It is all the more important that the population is well informed and takes the police warnings seriously. An additional appeal is addressed to all citizens: Do not let unknown people into your homes without prior notice. Visits by tradesmen should always be announced or agreed upon in advance. If in doubt, it is advisable to ask the property management or the municipal utility directly before granting access.
Practical tips for behavior
The police give the following tips to protect yourself from such scams:
- Stellen Sie sicher, dass Handwerkertermine angekündigt sind.
- Verweigern Sie den Zutritt, wenn keine Ankündigung erfolgt ist.
- Fordern Sie einen Dienstausweis an und überprüfen Sie die Angaben des Handwerkers.
- Lassen Sie sich nicht unter Druck setzen, auch nicht mit vermeintlichen Notfällen.
- Im Zweifel sollten Sie selbst bei der angeblichen Firma oder der Polizei anrufen.
The emergency number for suspected cases is 110 Lübeck police also asks all possible victims to call 0451 / 131-0 to support the investigation and prevent further acts.
The dangers posed by fraudsters, especially those who pose as tradesmen, should not be underestimated. Fraudsters are constantly developing new scams to get money and data from their victims. How Consumer Protection.tv Reportedly, they have refined their tactics through sophisticated methods such as phishing and social engineering. It is therefore essential to be vigilant and not to share personal or financial information.
The current situation in Lübeck clearly shows that critical thinking and vigilance are the best protection against such attempted fraud. Stay alert and protect yourself and others by always asking questions and acting quickly if you suspect anything!