Salar of fraud in Kötschach-Mauthen: Widow after the man's death victim of tricksters!

Salar of fraud in Kötschach-Mauthen: Widow after the man's death victim of tricksters!

In Kötschach-Mauthen, a shocking fraud causes excitement: just five days after the sudden death of a 77-year-old man, his 72-year-old widow was victim of a perfidious stitch. Fraudsters had created an email address in his name and thus gained access to online shops such as Peek & Cloppenburg and Zalando. In his name, costly goods were ordered, including expensive knives and a dress, which led to a total damage of around 2,500 euros. While the widow was confronted with unexpected bills, the perpetrators had the goods picked up in Vienna. According to Gailtal-Journal it is particularly explosive, since the fraudulent email address was also linked to a telephone number that was known to the police is what indicates an even deeper fraud.

protection against fraudulent methods

The responsible post commander of Kötschach-Mauthen, Albert Schellander, speaks of the urgent need to educate the population about such fraud stitches. In the program "Fahnung Austria" on Servus TV on February 19, he will report on the current state of investigation and the citizens will encourage citizens to never pass on data personally in suspicious emails or telephone calls. "Be suspicious and contact the police in case of doubt," he warns.

at the same time to increase the security of citizens. In a municipal council meeting, significant decisions were made that affect various security measures, including the purchase of a new tank fire engine for the fire brigade worth 380,000 euros and a small device carrier for winter service. These investments show the commitment of the community to create a safe environment for all citizens. According to My district , among other things, the emergency stream for disaster in the town hall is installed and the flood protection in the municipality is improved, which is improved by the current sensitivity for security issues point out.