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Fraudsters in Großbottwar: Drivers fake distress and disappear!
In Großbottwar, a man faked an emergency, stole cash and left false contact details. Police are looking for witnesses.
Fraudsters in Großbottwar: Drivers fake distress and disappear!
An unknown fraudster used a bold scam to steal cash in Großbottwar on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at a layby on Kleinbottwarer Straße, not far from the “Storchenkreisel”. The perpetrator pretended to be a driver in distress who needed money for gas. He claimed that his gray VW with foreign registration had broken down with an empty tank.
The man managed to convince at least one road user to give him a three-digit amount of money. In return, he promised to refund the borrowed money online, but left a false phone number. As ludwigsburg24.com reports, after handing over the money, the fraudster drove off towards Bundesstraße 328 without paying this amount back.
Description of the perpetrator and search
The perpetrator is described as dressed in black, around 170 to 175 cm tall and between 30 and 40 years old. A search that was launched immediately was unsuccessful. The police have now started investigations and are also examining a possible connection with a similar incident last Saturday, September 13th, in Mundelsheim, in which the same modus operandi was used. According to presseportal.de, the police were alerted because the promised money was not paid back.
The Großbottwar police station is asking witnesses and other victims to come forward. Information can be submitted by calling 07148 1625-0 or by email to marbach-neckar.prev@polizei.bwl.de.
The incident highlights the importance of vigilance on the road, especially when it comes to unsolicited demands for money. Citizens are invited to be vigilant and report suspected cases in order to prevent such fraudulent acts and stop the perpetrators.