Fake police officers in Kamp-Bornhofen: Seniors in great danger!

Fake police officers in Kamp-Bornhofen: Seniors in great danger!

There was recently a brazen case of fraud in Kamp-Bornhofen in which unknown persons pretended to be police officers and ripped off a 90-year-old woman. On the afternoon of December 18, 2024, between 11:30 and 11:50 a.m., the perpetrators demanded a large sum of cash over the telephone, allegedly to pay bail. After the fraudsters communicated with the senior citizen by phone, they appeared in person to collect the money news.de reported.

The police warn urgently: “Police officers never demand cash or valuables over the phone.” This fraudulent scam is primarily aimed at older people and has increased recently. So far, the police have not been able to obtain any information about the perpetrators and are therefore asking witnesses to come forward immediately. The investigation was carried out by the Rhine newspaper continued, which issued the same warning regarding this scam.

The criminal police have initiated the urgently needed education and prevention in order to prevent further victims and to hold the perpetrators accountable. These incidents highlight the need for citizens, especially seniors, to remain vigilant and critical of unexpected requests for money over the phone. Particularly in view of the emotional and financial consequences that such fraud cases entail, the cooperation of the population and the authorities remains essential.