Fraud in Schmalkalden: Caution to false police officers!

Von WOM

Schmalkalden-Meiningen (ots)

Lately, attempts at fraud over the phone that the police target are increasing. Last Friday, several calls to the LPI Suhl department, including the Schmalkalden-Meiningen police inspection, were reported. The callers outstanded as police officers and reported serious traffic accidents in which members of the people called.

These calls are part of a perfidious fraud stitch that aims to push people to pay high deposits in order to allegedly secure the freedom of their relatives. This tactic relies on creating a feeling of urgency and fear of the victim to force quick decisions. The police have therefore urgently warned not to get involved in such demands. If someone receives a similar call, the police officers advise you to end the conversation immediately and not make any payments.

Caution of telephone fraudsters

The mesh is alarming and shows how intensely criminals try to get money on the phone. The fake police officers often use emotional shock tactics to gain the trust of the called. These callers deliberately manipulate the situation to fuel fear - a simultaneous pressure that is not only emotionally stressful, but also legally questionable.

The police confirm that in the event of a real incident or arrest, no funds are requested via the phone. Never trust a caller who demands money, especially if he specifies, to be of the police. It is advisable to choose the number of the local police station in such cases and to clarify the situation instead of speaking to the caller.

This type of fraud is not new, but the frequency and persistence of such calls apparently increase. Criminals constantly refine their methods to deceive people and bring to despair. It is all the more important to be vigilant and question powers instead of hastily transferring money or passing on personal information.

The police asks the population to report such incidents immediately so that the perpetrators can determine and to be held accountable. The information could be crucial to prevent further fraud cases. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report On www.presseportal.de .