Caution! Fraudsters are a ranger in Harburg

Caution! Fraudsters are a ranger in Harburg

district of Harburg. in the Lüneburger Heide, caution is advised: fraudsters dress up as a ranger and try to steal money from unsuspecting excursionists. The district of Harburg has already received several reports of those incidents that took place between mid -October in the Büsenbachtal and the Weseler Heide.

These fraudsters have targeted dog owners in particular by pretending to be state supervisors. They ask their victims to pay high fines, but this has nothing to do with the district's actual landscape guard. Niels Vollmers from the Environment Department emphasizes that "our rangers do not collect in cash". Real rangers send written payment requests for violations.

how the fraudsters output

The tactics of the wrong rangers are sophisticated and they take advantage of the ignorance of their victims. Vollmers emphasizes that there are actually certain rules in the nature reserve that affect dogs: these must be led on a leash. Real rangers, on the other hand, are there to draw attention to the importance of nature conservation and not to request money immediately.

The rangers who work for the district of Harburg wear a easily recognizable blue service clothing, which is provided with the district logo. They are available for education and communication and are trained to have discussions about nature conservation rules. If you encounter a supposed ranger that appears suspicious, it is advisable to request their ID or to notify the police. This is an effective protection against the fraudsters.

fraudulent practices in this area are not new. It is important that people who want to enjoy nature remain vigilant. The district emphasizes the importance of avoiding misinformation about the tasks of the real rangers and underlining that they do not work with immediate penalties.

The tasks of the real rangers

The rangers in the Harburg district have the important task of setting up rules and also enforcing them. They are trained to strengthen awareness of nature conservation and to explain the importance of maintaining their natural environment. This includes regulations such as leashes of dogs to avoid leaving the paths and to dispose of waste properly.

The rangers are often on the move and patrol in various nature reserves. They are able to accept personal details and, if necessary, to punish administrative offenses if the personal conversation is not sufficient. However, this always happens in the sense of the enlightenment and not with the intention of collecting money from the visitors.

So if you are planning an excursion in the Lüneburg Heath, the mostly friendly ranger should be aware of helping with questions or uncertainties. The district of Harburg wants to protect its surroundings, and the interaction of concerned citizens and understanding rangers is the key to this. Further information on the regulations and the behavior of real rangers can be found on www.abendblatt.de can be read.