Fraud in Klagenfurter Bank: 82-year-old loses cash

Fraud in Klagenfurter Bank: 82-year-old loses cash

On Monday at 12:10 p.m., an incident occurred in Klagenfurt, which draws attention to the safety of older citizens. An 82-year-old pensioner was the victim of the theft while leaving a bank branch. The pensioner had previously withdrawn an amount in cash and was hugged by a man unknown to him when leaving the branch.

With this unexpected hug, the perpetrator should have used the opportunity to steal the money out of the older gentleman's jacket pocket unnoticed. After this strange encounter, the stranger continued to offer the pensioner a magazine before he continued. The 82-year-old only noticed the loss later and then confronted the perpetrator. However, he vehemently denied to have stolen something.

The measures of the police

After the incident, the pensioner decided to inform the police and file a complaint. According to the first assessments, the damage amounts to a low four -digit amount. Such thefts are not only financially harmful; You can also strongly influence the feeling of security of those affected. Older people often feel vulnerable and helpless when they are surprised in such situations.

The police have already started investigations to make the perpetrator down as quickly as possible. It is important to clarify such acts, not only for the feeling of the citizens that feels the feeling of security of the citizens, but also for the prevention of such incidents in the future. If the Modus Operandi resembles this case, it could be helpful to inform the public about similar cases to sensitize more people.

The method of creating trust through a supposedly friendly gesture such as a hug before theft shows how often the perpetrators are strategic, so as not to attract attention. This procedure requires increased vigilance among the population, especially among older citizens.

The local authorities encourage all citizens to call the police immediately in suspicious activities or encounters. Always keep an eye on your valuables and be careful towards strangers who are near you. Any information can help to hold the perpetrators into account and avoid other deeds.

For more information about this incident and tips on how you can protect yourself, see the current reporting on www.kleinezeitung.at .