Caution was: 84-year-old Mettmanner drove through Girocard!

Caution was: 84-year-old Mettmanner drove through Girocard!

29.10.2024 - 08:31

police Mettmann

Mettmann (ots) - An outrageous fraud mesh caused horror in Mettmann on Friday, October 25, 2024! An 84-year-old woman was the victim of a wrong bank employee who skilfully stated that she wanted to protect the elderly woman from extensive fraud. The fraudster, who showed the appearance of a trustworthy employee on the phone, threatened the senior citizen with alleged suspicious debit from her account.

The phone rang at around 4 p.m. and the supposed bank employee immediately unpacked the fear of fear - she claimed that a colleague had to come home directly to the old lady to pick up her girocard. Under massive pressure, the unsuspecting Mettmann woman handed over her valuable cards to a mid -door middl! Trust is good, suspicion is better - but the senior citizen was doomed.

The description of the perpetrator and police notes

When the 84-year-old came up with doubts a few days later, it was already too late. The police were informed and the investigators are now taking the case seriously - a robust man of around 1.70 meters, between 30 and 40 years old with short dark blonde hair, is on the list of suspects. The police in Mettmann urgently warns of calls that are often made by professional fraudsters. Everyone should be skeptical when unknown numbers request money, jewelry or personal data. If you should be in such danger, it is best to put on immediately and alert the real police under emergency number 110!

Additional information can be reported to the police at 02104 982-6250 at any time. Don't be fooled by fraudsters - protect yourself and your values!