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Couple of con artists on the A1: Police are looking for more victims
Con artists along the Western Autobahn in Austria have left a British couple in dire financial straits. More victims are being sought. Your stories could help enlighten us.
Couple of con artists on the A1: Police are looking for more victims
In the last few days, a pair of con artists have fallen into the police net on the western motorway, particularly in the area of the Ybbs service station. These two people pretended to be in a difficult financial situation and deceived helpful drivers to get cash.
The British couple, who were traveling in a gray vehicle with British license plates, were picked up during a police check last Friday at the A1 Ybbs service station. During the search, the police discovered that the suspects had already been involved in at least six commercial frauds, which had resulted in a total amount of over 6,100 euros since the beginning of September. Between 500 and 1,500 euros were usually taken from the victims, although the promised repayments never occurred.
Arrest and further investigation
During the police operation, the 29-year-old man was taken to the Vienna-Josefstadt prison, while his wife was reported to be at large. According to police information, investigations into other possible cases of fraud have yet to be completed. The police therefore ask that other people who have been harmed report this to the St. Pölten Foreign and Border Police Station. The telephone number to contact us is: 059133-30-4906.
The Lower Austrian executive has launched extensive investigations into the fraudulent activities and is particularly concerned about the methods these fraudsters used. At a time when many people have to pay attention to their finances, the police are urgently warning against such financial machinations.
This method of deception is not new, but the current case shows how important it is for drivers to be vigilant. The police's advice is clear: everyone should be skeptical when someone on the street asks for help or money. A helpful piece of advice is to always consult the police or other authorities in such situations to ensure that you do not become a victim yourself.
For further information on this case, those affected and interested can view the detailed report www.noen.at see.