Public search after fraud in Vienna-Margareten

Public search after fraud in Vienna-Margareten

in Vienna-Margareten there was a remarkable fraud in July, in which an 81-year-old woman grabbed the trap of a demonstrable wrong police officer. This raises questions about the security of older people and awareness of fraudulent phone calls.

The fraud stitch began with a phone call in which the fraudster spent out as a bank employee. He informed the senior citizen that someone had tried to illegally gain access to her account. Shortly afterwards, a call from a supposed data protection officer followed, who in turn referred to an alleged police agent. The situation escalated when the woman received a further call from this "police officer", who proved her to withdraw cash from several banks to secure fingerprints and other traces. Under the pressure of the fears of their savings and supposed security situation, the pensioner complied with the request.

public search according to the perpetrator

Overall, the woman concerned handed over an amount to the unknown man in the six -figure area. This made false promises that she would get the money back after a few days. However, when nobody reported, the woman turned to the police, who now took over the investigation.

The State Criminal Police Office Vienna had a phantom image of the suspect made. The man is described as about 170 to 180 cm tall, has dark hair and a slim stature. The 81-year-old also stated that the suspect had "Yugoslav origin". The investigators ask for information on the person on 01-31310-33800.

The police have published clear information to sensitize the public: Citizens should never hand over valuables for custody, and should a caller pretend to be a police officer who asks for them, should the conversation be ended immediately. In doubt, crime prevention can be contacted at 0800-216-346 or by email to get advice.

For more information on this case, a detailed report on www.vienna.at can be viewed.