Grandchildren: police are looking for fraudsters from Saarbrücken!

Grandchildren: police are looking for fraudsters from Saarbrücken!

Saarbrücken, Deutschland - Saarbrücken (ots)

It happened when a 76-year-old man in the Saarbrücken regional association was contacted by unscrupulous telephone fraudsters. The caller, who spent his grandson, provoked a shock moment that lured the victim into a trap. In tears, the fraudster announced that he had involved in a serious traffic accident. In order to avert an impending prison sentence, he urgently needs to pay for a deposit. Believe, he acted with the best of intentions, the naive senior handed over a five -digit amount of cash to a supposed deliverer who appeared as a messenger of money.

The Saarland police are now on the hunt for the monetary messenger and has published photographs that show the suspect. This could be filmed during the transfer of money - the police hope for the support of the population! If you recognize the man depicted or give information about the incident, you should contact the crime service or any other police station immediately on 0681/962-2133. The online guard of the State Police Headquarters is also available to accept information (www.onlinewache.saarland.de).

warn of fraud!

In the middle of these shattering incidents, the State Police Headquarters of the Saarland would like to warn against such fraudulent calls! The police never accept cash or valuables! The following tips should help protect yourself: Put on immediately when callers request money or valuable items. Exchange with relatives or confidants before acting! In the event of uncertainties or pressure, you should draw a line immediately and contact the police under the known number. Avoid sharing personal information on the phone!

Further information about tricksters, such as the so -called grandchildren trick and shock calls, are available on the Saarland police.