Fraudulent waterworks in Varel: police warn of brazen mesh!

Fraudulent waterworks in Varel: police warn of brazen mesh!

Breslauer Straße, Varel, Deutschland - In the city of Varel, a new incident caused a stir in the area of fraud prevention. On Tuesday afternoon, around 2:00 p.m., an unknown man pretended to be a waterworks from an elderly lady and thereby lured her into her own apartment. The Wilhelmshaven/Friesland police inspection, responsible for this region, repeatedly warns of those tricks that not only disturb social peace, but can also cause financial damage. These measures are part of their continuous efforts to raise awareness of the population and to clarify the dangers of fraud.

The old lady described how the wrong waterworks deflected her while a complicity penetrated her apartment and steel valuable. The incident once again shows how important it is to be vigilant in such situations. After the senior citizen noticed the fraud, the perpetrators fled together with a third unknown person who had acted as a escape car driver. The police initiated immediately and is now looking for witnesses who may be able to provide relevant information on this incident.

warning of the police and tips for prevention

To prevent further cheats in the future, the Varel police have put together some preventive tips. Prevention officer Eugen Schnettler urgently points out that no one should be granted foreign access to the apartment. "It is important to get support from neighbors in such cases and always be on the safe side," explains Schnettler.

• Do not open a door for unknown people.
• ask neighbors for help when someone is in front of their door and they feel unsafe.
• Always ask for an office in officials and check it thoroughly.
• Contact the relevant authorities to confirm identity if there are doubts.
• Do craftsmen only let in if you have ordered them themselves or if they have been announced by a trustworthy source.

"It is crucial to build a relationship of trust with the older residents in the neighborhood and offer them support," added Schnettler. This could mean, for example, that they are offered to be present at the door for safety when visiting comes.

In addition, the police emphasize how important it is to speak loudly in critical situations and to call for help. In view of the fraud stitches that are becoming more and more sophisticated, it is advisable to be vigilant and to develop a certain distrust of unknown people.

The authorities appeal to all citizens to report suspects or situations immediately. Witnesses who have information about this incident can contact the police in Varel directly on 04451 923-0. The cooperation of the community is crucial to put an end to such forms of crime.

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