Police warn: Shock calls in the Fulda district are increasing!

Police warn: Shock calls in the Fulda district are increasing!

Fraudulent calls are currently increasing in the Fulda district, particularly affecting older people. The police warn urgently about so-called shock calls in which the perpetrators try to steal money from citizens. These callers prey on their victims' insecurity and use emotional manipulation to demand cash.

The fraudsters often use shock news by claiming that there have been serious traffic accidents in which relatives have been affected. This method aims to ask for money quickly and without much thought. The prospect of returning the amount paid is often promised in order to gain the trust of those called.

Police warnings

The East Hesse police have therefore formulated special advice for citizens. It is important to be suspicious of such calls, especially if the caller does not introduce themselves by name or cannot identify themselves as a known relative or a public official. A safe approach is to hang up the phone as soon as money is requested.

• Verwandte unter bekannten Telefonnummern kontaktieren.
• Die Polizei unter 110 anrufen.
• Keinesfalls Geld oder Wertsachen an unbekannte Personen übergeben.
• Familie und Freunde über die Betrugswelle informieren.

Particular caution is required if the caller claims to be an acquaintance, a bank employee or a police officer. This scam is often part of attempted fraud. The police also recommend taking all precautionary measures to protect yourself and your loved ones. The perpetrators deliberately exploit the good faith of their victims, which is why awareness of this type of fraud is crucial.

Overall, the police appeal to all citizens to be vigilant and to pass on information about the current increase in shock calls to older relatives and acquaintances. In this way, we can work together to prevent more people from becoming victims of these devious telephone scammers.

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