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Attention in Ludwigshafen: Fraudulent shock calls are increasing!
Warning about shock calls in Ludwigshafen: Fraudsters pose as police officers and steal large amounts of money.
Attention in Ludwigshafen: Fraudulent shock calls are increasing!
Cases of fraudulent shock calls are currently increasing in Ludwigshafen. The police warn of unknown perpetrators who pose as police officers or prosecutors in order to manipulate unsuspecting citizens and obtain large amounts of money and valuables. This scam proves to be extremely perfidious, as the perpetrators constantly adapt their conversation strategies and act cleverly in order to gain the trust of their victims. The local authorities are asking the population for help: Suspicious observations or situations should be reported immediately, such as taxi drivers who drive older people to banks or bank employees who are supposed to pay out unusually large amounts of money, report mrn-news.de.
A particularly tragic case recently occurred when a woman in her 80s from Ludwigshafen fell victim to such a scam. On Wednesday morning, she received a call from a voice claiming to be her daughter. She claimed to have been involved in a serious traffic accident in which someone was killed and was currently at the police station. An alleged public prosecutor from Mannheim then demanded 30,000 euros for the release of the alleged daughter. The senior citizen fell for the scam and handed over the requested amount of money in cash to an unknown man, according to swr.de.
Current information from the police
The police always give tips on how to prevent such shock calls. It is recommended not to disclose details of family or financial circumstances. It is important not to allow yourself to be put under pressure and to take enough time to check the caller's information. If in doubt, those affected should contact the person at a known telephone number to clarify the incident. The police also advise not to hand over any money or valuables to strangers and to use the police emergency number 110 in case of suspicion. As an additional precaution, officials recommend abbreviating first names in the phone book to make it more difficult for perpetrators to identify their victims and keeping large amounts of money in the bank or in a safe deposit box rather than at home.
The ruthlessness of perpetrators who specifically target the elderly is alarming and requires greater attention and vigilance in the community. The police are therefore urgently appealing to all citizens to warn their relatives in Ludwigshafen. Community cooperation is crucial to prevent further fraud.