89-year-old Velberter falls for the wrong bank employee!
89-year-old Velberter falls for the wrong bank employee!
Friedrich-Ebert-Straße, 42551 Velbert, Deutschland - In Velbert, an 89-year-old man was victims of a refined fraud on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The police in Mettmann once again urgently warns of the machinations of tricksters who often act professionally and target older people.
The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. when the senior was contacted by a supposed bank employee by phone. He informed him that there was an attempt to book 2,000 euros from his account. In order to protect him from the alleged fraud, she announced that she was sending a colleague to check his checking card. Under great pressure, the man finally handed over several checking cards to a man who appeared as a bank employee on his doorstep. The decision -making of the senior was strongly influenced by the pressure and panic that the caller practiced.
the suspect and the search measures
The police in Velbert encourages witnesses to provide information on 02051 946-6110. In addition, an investigation was initiated and the criminal police have taken over the investigation to clarify the incident.
tips for fraud prevention
The police make it clear how important it is to be skeptical in such situations. Calls or messages from unknown numbers that ask about money, jewelry or personal data should always be considered suspicious. It is advisable to simply end such calls and not provide information about personal information. In the event of suspicion, the real police should be contacted by their own landline phone under 110 to ensure security.
These recent events underline the urgent need to solve older people about the dangers of attempts to fraud and encourage them to be vigilant. The fraudsters' tricks are becoming more and more sophisticated, and it is crucial, informed and careful not to fall into the trap.
For detailed information about similar fraud cases and preventive measures See the current reporting at www.presseportal.de .
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| Ort | Friedrich-Ebert-Straße, 42551 Velbert, Deutschland |
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