Vienna police warn: occult fraud and fake police officers on the prowl!

Vienna police warn: occult fraud and fake police officers on the prowl!

The Vienna police are investigating two alarming cases of fraud that have shaken the trust of many citizens. In the first case, a 66-year-old woman falls victim to occult fraud. In November 2024, the woman was approached in downtown Vienna by an unknown person who claimed to be a spiritual advisor. She offered to hand over valuable jewelry and cash to a “spiritual master” for blessing. The fraudster accompanied the victim to her apartment to get the valuables. They drove together to a park where two other accomplices were waiting. While the 66-year-old was distracted, the women stole jewelry and money worth over 100,000 euros. Police have secured a picture of one of the suspects and are asking the public for information, which can be provided anonymously kosmo.at reported.

Fake police officers on duty

In another incident from Vienna-Ottakring, a 65-year-old woman fell victim to fake police officers. On January 25, 2024, she received several phone calls from alleged bank employees and a police officer informing her of a possible fraud. She then let a man into her apartment who pretended to be a police officer and stole her valuables worth mid-five figures. The perpetrator had shown a fake ID card to inspire trust. The police are now urgently warning against this scam and giving instructions on how to behave, reports vienna.at. The request is: Do not reveal any details about your assets and do not let strangers into your apartment!