Beware of love scam: 74-year-old loses 4,000 euros to fraudsters!

Beware of love scam: 74-year-old loses 4,000 euros to fraudsters!

In Northeim there was a significant fraud that made a 74-year-old woman trusting in love and security on the Internet. Through the social network Instagram, the person concerned got to know a supposed doctor from abroad. The man promised her a valuable package with money in the millions, but to keep it, the woman had to pay durations and fees repeatedly. These payments added up to around 4,000 euros over a longer period of time until the woman realized that she had become the victim of a so -called "love scam".

The fraud took place as part of emotional manipulation, which has happened to many people similarly affected. The Northeim police have initiated criminal proceedings and the investigation is ongoing, but the chances of taking the perpetrators or bringing back the money are low. The perpetrators usually operate from non -European countries, which makes the investigation even more difficult.

The stitch of the Love Scammer

It is important to understand how these fraudsters are. They are specifically looking for people who are looking for love and relationships in online partner exchanges and social media. They often emit themselves as high -ranking military people or doctors in dangerous missions, polish up their image by sharing idealized profile images. But at second glance, these pictures often show that they can come from other real people, which can be discovered thanks to the backward search on the Internet.

The victims of the fraudsters are often drawn into a whirlpool of monetary claims by emotional bonds and the fake partnership. If it often starts with small amounts, the sums can rise considerably over time. The dodgy “partners” suggest that they cannot access their own assets and ask their victims for financial support. This manipulation means that many people lose significant amounts for months, in some cases even in the six -figure area.

Dirk Schubert, the representative for crime prevention in the region, warns of extreme risks associated with online relationships. He recommends never to transfer money to people who have not been hit personally, no matter how trustworthy they may seem. Even with video calls, one can come across the fraudsters' excuses, such as a supposedly poor internet connection. He also advises: Give personal information, such as names or bank details, not prize and do not send any copied ID cards.

The police have also published helpful information on this topic that find out more about the perpetrator's procedure and provide valuable tips to avoid such fraud. The materials and advice are online at www.polizei-praevention.de and www.polizei-beratung.de