Senior victim of trick fraud: 38-year-old arrested in Hamburg!

Senior victim of trick fraud: 38-year-old arrested in Hamburg!

in Hamburg-Barmbek-Nord, a serious fraud event occurred between October 8 and 9, 2024. An 82-year-old senior citizen was the victim of a skillful telephone trick, which was carried out by a wrong criminal officer. The fraudster asked the lady to lift alleged counterfeit money from her bank account and hand it over to an unknown person. This happened in two phases, with the senior hand handed over a small four -digit amount before she reacted to another call that demanded a larger sum.

The situation was poured when the affected senior woman, while she was already in the process, was pointed out by a friend of the fraud. She immediately notified the police, whereupon the police officers of the Winterhude Commissioner and later the investigative authority of the State Criminal Police Office (LKA 43) initiated the decisive steps.

arrest of the suspect

At the agreed time for the transfer of money, civil investigators of the LKA 431 moved in and found the 38-year-old suspect near the elderly woman. When he was arrested, which was easy, the police found cash and jewelry that were ensured. A search of his hotel room brought additional cash and other jewelry to light.

The man who comes from Bosnia-Herzegovina was brought to the investigation after his arrest. A judge issued an arrest warrant at the request of the police, since the investigation showed that he could possibly be involved in other similar crimes.

The police have published tips to protect other citizens from such frauds. In particular, it is advisable to be suspicious if callers do not identify with their name and generally be careful with calls. In the event of telephone claims, citizens should always consult relatives and cannot be put under pressure.

• healthy distrust of callers is important.
• no money or valuables handed over to strangers.
• in case of doubt the police contact under 110.
• not revealing confidential information.
• already speak to relatives about fraud attempts.

The investigation activities of the LKA 43 continue and the police continued to ask the public for clues, especially whether the 38-year-old is also connected to other fraud. Sensitization of citizens remains a central concern to avert the risks through such tricks.

For more information about this incident and tips for avoiding fraud, interested parties can be the press release from the Hamburg police at www.nachrichten-heute.net visit.