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Fraud case in Holzgerlingen: 31-year-old loses thousands of euros!
A 31-year-old from Holzgerlingen fell victim to fraud when she trusted a fake bank employee and transferred several thousand euros.
Fraud case in Holzgerlingen: 31-year-old loses thousands of euros!
On Wednesday evening, June 4th, 2025, a 31-year-old woman from Holzgerlingen became the victim of a perfidious scam. Loud news.de the woman received a call from what was supposed to be a security employee at her bank. The caller warned her about alleged abnormalities in her account that indicated possible fraud attempts.
During the course of the phone call, the woman also received text messages that appeared to come from her bank's supposed emergency hotline. This parallel communication increased the 31-year-old's confidence in the authenticity of the call. To protect her money, she transferred several thousand euros to an account that was given to her by the caller.
Discovery of fraud
Police appeal to the public to be careful in such situations and not to give out personal or financial information over the phone. It is advisable to check with your bank directly in the event of a suspicious call.
This incident in Holzgerlingen is part of a worrying development in the Ludwigsburg region, where the number of fraud attempts by fake bank employees is increasing. Citizens are asked to be vigilant and, if in doubt, to do their own research before making financial decisions.