Fraudsters in Erfurt: Caution to mobile numerical devices on the front door!

Fraudsters in Erfurt: Caution to mobile numerical devices on the front door!

Erfurt (ots) - In the past few days there have been a worrying wave of fraud in Erfurt and in the nearby Sömmerda district. Unknown perpetrators used an innovative but unscrupulous approach to outsmart unsuspecting victims. The fraudsters knocked on the doors of their victims and made it sophisticated to capture high amounts of money.

They used various tricks to gain the trust of people. Sometimes it was the alleged repayment of an overpriced goods, sometimes a special offer was promised that was related to the reopening of a restaurant. In these situations, the perpetrators asked the people concerned to put their bank card on a mobile payment device brought with them and enter their PIN. This turned out to be a nasty stitch because they received direct access to the accounts of their victims and graduated from high amounts. The police therefore urgently warn against these fraudsters and advise you to inform the police immediately in such cases.

Caution of new fraud stitches

fraudsters are often creative and adaptive when it comes to their methods, and this new approach is a serious threat. The use of mobile payment devices gives the perpetrators the opportunity to access the latest technology to carry out their machinations. This stitch has already led to numerous incidents in the region and the police authorities are alerted.

The fraudsters can not only immerse themselves quickly about this technology, but they also create a situation that often does not immediately clear the victims. Many people could think that they are only facing a friendly seller or a useful service provider and thus underestimate the danger. It is advisable to always be skeptical when unknown people knock on the door and strive for financial business.

The police recommend that it are best not to publish any information on such occasions or even transfer money. A short hesitation, possibly also a call to familiar friends or family members, can be of crucial importance in such situations. Immediate contact with the police may prevent further damage.

The situation has already met some of those affected who are now struggling with the financial consequences. In many cases, the fraudsters are difficult to grasp, despite the trialing by the police, because they often act inconspicuously and quickly. Therefore, a timely report to the authorities is extremely important in order to save other potential victims the same experience and to put the acts of craft.

In view of this shock message, it is only to be hoped that the people in the region will remain vigilant and do not be outwitted by such deception. A healthy distrust of unknown people can help protect themselves and their savings. Further details on the incidents and the course can be reported in the current reports on www.presseportal.de