Fraudsters in Klaus: Police reveals an emergency situation as a dizziness!

Fraudsters in Klaus: Police reveals an emergency situation as a dizziness!

On May 14, 2025, in Klaus, in the area of ​​the Klauser Wald, an incident, in which two Romanian citizens, 17 and 20 years old, tried to blackmail money from civil police officers. According to vol.at , the policemen held the policemen with wild gesture and claimed that their vehicle had an empty tank and it would not have cash for the return trip to Munich.

When checking the civilian patrol of the Bregenz state transport department, it quickly became clear that the information from the men did not meet the truth. The officials found cash from the two people and discovered that their vehicle's tank was full. The supposed emergency situation was thus exposed as fraud, whereupon the men were temporarily arrested and transferred to the police station. Further investigations are now to clarify the background, while the Feldkirch public prosecutor has already filed a complaint.

program for protection against fraud

The police use this incident to warn against increased attempts to fraud of this kind and recommend that the population are vigilant. This is in accordance with other current security concerns, which are shown in the 2021 security study of the Interior Ministry and the Trade Association. This study, as described in the report by bmi.gv.at

A total of 46,179 cybercrime offenses were reported in Austria last year, whereby among these 22,440 cases of internet fraud. The figures in relation to larger companies, of which 78% information is affected, are particularly alarming. The special versatility of the fraud types, which ranges from identity fraud to cyber attacks, requires comprehensive prevention measures on the part of the dealers and consumers.

Enlightenment and prevention

The police and various institutions are working to increase awareness of security -related topics and to take specific measures against attempts at fraud. In online trading, which grew by 17% in 2021, it is particularly important to consider criteria that can indicate fraud. Consumer tips such as distrust of exceptionally cheap offers or the review of reviews were highlighted as necessary steps.

In addition, 76% of dealers will in future be considering a complaint with the police in the event of damage. The information about secure payment methods and the need for identity tests are further effective measures to reduce fraud cases. The current events in Klaus show how important such educational and prevention strategies are in order to protect the public from fraudulent machinations.