80-year-old pensioner falls victim to fraudsters in a perfidious way

80-year-old pensioner falls victim to fraudsters in a perfidious way

A shocking fraud stitch has brought an 80-year-old pensioner from the Zell am See district into a very precarious location. One Friday afternoon, the elderly lady received a call from an unknown perpetrator who spent the "German street policeman". The caller promised to have information about her son, who was supposedly involved in a serious traffic accident, which even had fatalities.

The story of the perpetrator was particularly perfidious and clever. He informed the senior citizen that a five -digit euro amount was necessary to secure her son's release. The fraudster instructed the pensioner to hand over the money to a messenger and forbade her to contact her with her son. In such panic and concern for your child, it was difficult for the woman to rationally evaluate the situation.

The process of fraud

Immediately after the first call, the senior received another call from an alleged lawyer. This put the woman under pressure and asked her to have the required amount in a envelope and hand over to the messengers that would soon arrive. It was a worrying moment when the messenger actually appeared during the phone call. Without a word he accepted the money and disappeared.

The pensioner reacted immediately and filed a complaint with the police. Her described picture of the messenger describes him as about 30 years old, about 1.80 meters tall, slim and dark -haired, dressed in a black hoodie. Despite the detailed description, no matches with known suspects could be determined.

The financial damage caused for the woman concerned is a low five -digit euro amount, which is a significant sum for many people, especially for seniors. Unfortunately, such fraudulent calls are not uncommon. Many older people are particularly vulnerable and could panic in such stressful situations.

The police urgently advise to be vigilant. With suspects, you should always keep your calm and not be put under pressure. In such cases, to contact the police or to share familiar people can be crucial to prevent possible damage. The procedure for this fraud makes it clear how important it is to pay attention to your own security.

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