Salar of fraud in Arnstadt: Attention seniors! Shock calls and more!

Salar of fraud in Arnstadt: Attention seniors! Shock calls and more!

ilm-Kreis. alarm mood in Arnstadt! The police warn of unscrupulous fraudsters who targeted seniors with shocking calls. This week, three such shock calls were registered, in which the called people should be pushed under the pretext of a fatal traffic accident to pay an alleged deposit. Fortunately, all affected senior citizens aged 63 and 91 ended the talks in good time, so that there was no financial damage. The police appealed to relatives of talking to their older relatives about these fraudulent stitches in order to protect the older people. Further information is on the website of the police or by phone: 03621/781504 available.

Caution of false Telekom employees!

But that's not all! In Arnstadt, a fraudster was spotted who spent the employee of a telecommunications company and tried to sell contracts for fiber optic connections. A 68-year-old and an 85-year-old fell into the stitch and gave personal data. Investigations showed that the supposed employee did not belong to the specified company. The police urge to warn: don't be fooled! Always check whether it is really a legitimate employee before you reveal your data.

But that wasn't the end of the excitement in the region! In another message, a vehicle fire was reported on Tuesday at a commuter car park in Ilmenau. A 54-year-old noticed a violent smoke development while driving with his BMW and was able to get out in time before his car opened on fire. The fire brigade was quickly on hand and extinguished the fire, but the damage amounts to a whopping 35,000 euros. Fortunately there were no injuries.

In addition, several copper pipes of residential buildings were stolen on Sodenstrasse in Arnstadt. The police are looking for witnesses who have made suspicious observations. If you can provide information, please contact 03677/601124.