Caution! Wrong police officers on the phone - this is how they protect themselves!

On January 8, 2025, the Rheinpfalz police headquarters registered 18 attempts to fraud on the phone, such as mrn news . The attempted fraud were distributed in various cities: six cases in Grünstadt, five in Ludwigshafen, three in Frankenthal and one case each in Bad Dürkheim, Neustadt and Maxdorf. In almost all cases, these were calls from false police officers. Two of the talks also offered a win. Fortunately, all of the fraud called, so that there was no financial damage.

In order to protect the citizens from the machinations of the fraudsters, the police gave the following tips: Put on the listener, this is not rude. It is important that the police never call on emergency number 110 or ask for money and valuables. Be skeptical of calls that "Rate who speaks here!" Start without the caller names his name. Also do not use the return button, but enter the telephone number of the local office itself. Suspicious calls should be reported immediately to the local police station-the police emergency call is 110. If you have any further questions, prevention experts are available on 0621963-21177.

tips for protection against phone fraud

like Consumer center , trick fraudsters often spend the phone on the phone. In many cases, emergency number 110 appears on the advertisements of the victims. The fraudsters demand money, account details or valuables and put the victims under pressure, for example by referring to alleged burglaries or investigations by Europol or Interpol. They threaten prison terms if no information is given. Police authorities would never make such demands and advise an immediate call for suspects. Older people in particular often fall for these stitches and should be particularly vigilant.