Fraud in Neckartailfingen: Pensioner loses thousands to fake bank employees!

Fraud in Neckartailfingen: Pensioner loses thousands to fake bank employees!

In Neckartailfingen on Thursday afternoon, an 82-year-old woman fell victim to a fraud planned by an unknown person posing as a bank employee. According to reports from GEA The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. when the woman received a call. The caller claimed that an incorrect booking amounting to several thousand euros had been found on their account and announced that two employees would visit to reverse the booking.

After the phone call, two men actually appeared at the pensioner's apartment and pretended to be bank employees. They demanded that they hand over their bank card and the associated PIN. The unsuspecting woman complied with this demand and the perpetrators then left her apartment. Relatives later noticed that money had been withdrawn from her account, revealing the fraudulent act.

Important police advice

The investigation into the incident was started by the police station in Neckartenzlingen. In light of this situation, police have released some important advice for seniors. They recommend only allowing known people into the house and not giving out a bank card or PIN to strangers. Neither the police nor bank employees are ever required to hand over bank cards or PINs. If in doubt, relatives or the police should be contacted.

While such incidents are alarming, they are part of a larger problem of fraud that specifically targets older people. According to the police In their brochure “Living safely in old age”, various forms of crime are discussed and tips are given on how to protect yourself from such crimes. This brochure consists of 72 pages in A5 format and covers, among other things, dangers on the telephone, such as the so-called grandchild trick and false promises of winnings, as well as risks at the front door and when shopping.

Further support and resources

The brochure also provides information about the risks that exist when granting powers of attorney. The initiators emphasize the advantages of positive neighborly contacts and offer information about the WEISSER RING victim support facility. Anyone interested can order, pick up or have the materials sent to them free of charge through the police advice centers.

Overall, this incident highlights the urgency of education and prevention in the fight against fraud that targets older people. It is essential that seniors are informed and made aware in order to protect themselves from such perfidious machinations.