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Senior citizen in Schorndorf falls for deceptive shock call!
In Schorndorf on May 23, 2025, a fraudster faked an emergency in order to get money out of a senior citizen - urgently wanted information.
Senior citizen in Schorndorf falls for deceptive shock call!
In Schorndorf, specifically in the Haubersbronn district, a senior citizen suffered a fraud with unprecedented audacity. According to the Stuttgart News the incident took place on May 23, 2025. The woman concerned initially received an anonymous call, which she ignored. She was contacted again two hours later. This time a crying voice spoke up, claiming to be her granddaughter and in acute distress.
As the conversation continued, an alleged policewoman took over the conversation and promised that the granddaughter had caused a fatal accident. In order to avoid the threat of a prison sentence, a high bail amount is required. The emotionally manipulated senior citizen then gave a six-figure amount of money in an opaque bag to an unknown person who was about 40 to 45 years old, had medium brown hair, an inconspicuous build and spoke standard German without an accent.
Resources and fraud protection
The Waiblingen criminal police have already started investigations and called on the public to report any suspicious observations. Information can be given by calling 07361/5800 or at any police station.
The scam behind this scam is not new like that Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) warned. “Shock calls” have shown a significant increase in recent months. Perpetrators usually pose as close relatives in order to put emotional pressure on their victims. The first call is often followed by contact from a supposed state official who aggravates the situation in order to suggest faster financial help.
The BKA strongly advises not to respond to such calls and instead to end the conversation. Relatives should be contacted at known telephone numbers to verify the veracity of the claims. The police also provide valuable tips on their website to protect yourself from such attempted fraud, such as never asking officials for cash or valuables over the telephone.
Further information and preventive measures
The police recommend that you never allow yourself to be put under pressure and, if in doubt, consult a trustworthy person. In addition to shock calls, there are also other scams such as love scamming or phishing, which are also primarily aimed at older and vulnerable people. Information about these and other types of fraud can be found on the website police crime prevention be read.
It is important to be vigilant and aware of those around you. Victims of fraud receive support from organizations such as the “WEISSER RING”, which can be reached on the nationwide number 116 006.