Grandchildren trick in Ludwigshafen: over 4000 euros stumbles! Warning!

Grandchildren trick in Ludwigshafen: over 4000 euros stumbles! Warning!

Ludwigshafen, Deutschland - Ludwigshafen shakes by grandchildren trick fraud!

A 72-year-old man from Ludwigshafen fell victim to a sneaky fraud scaly on Thursday, November 7th, 2024. An unknown person made him believe that he was his grandson and asked for urgent financial support. The senior was asked to transfer over 4,000 euros to different accounts in order to alleviate the alleged emergency of his “grandson”. Although he should be suspicious, he transferred the money with good intentions without recognizing the intention to fraud.

The police warn of such the brazen deception and recommends being vigilant for unexpected calls or messages. Especially if the contact is made via unknown numbers, citizens should not react immediately alarmed. Trust is good, but being careful is better! If you have contact with supposed relatives, always check the identity via the known number before transferring money. This could save life and fortune!

important safety tips!

The police list some crucial information to protect yourself: do not use automatic memory functions from unknown numbers, but always check the identity of your conversation partner. Falls like those who are described here often also use messenger services such as WhatsApp to outsmart unsuspecting seniors. Always be skeptical and learn to use the security functions of your apps. If fraud is suspected, it is advisable to inform the local police station immediately or to contact the online guard!

For personal advice, police prevention experts are available at 0621 963-21177. Comprehensive information on fraud prevention can also be found online at www.polizei-beratung.de. Protect yourself and your loved ones from the machinations of unscrupulous fraudsters!