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Investment fraud in Waiblingen: Woman loses five-figure sum!
Woman from Waiblingen falls victim to investment fraud. Police warn against promises of high profits and advise caution.
Investment fraud in Waiblingen: Woman loses five-figure sum!
A woman from Waiblingen has fallen victim to a fraudulent investment system. As police announced on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the incident was reported between April and June 2025. The woman in question, who is middle-aged, became aware of a supposedly lucrative investment opportunity offered by a well-known broker through an advertisement on a social media platform.
Registration for this investment was done through a special link provided in the ad. After registering, the woman was added to a chat group. There were allegedly other investors in this group, which mainly served to create trust and encourage the woman to make further investments. Ultimately, she invested a low five-figure sum in the project and initially saw positive developments.
Vertigo comes to light
The situation changed when the fraudsters demanded another five-figure sum to purchase shares. Due to this additional request, the woman from Waiblingen began to have doubts about the seriousness of the facility. Without receiving any further information, she contacted the broker directly, who finally confirmed the fraud.
The police have now issued a warning and advise other potential investors to be careful. In order to avoid similar cases of fraud, investments should always be checked in the BaFin database. Especially with foreign providers, it is important to pay attention to the company headquarters and not to be blinded by promises of high profits. It is also advisable to seek advice from friends or your own bank.
Recommendations for action in the event of fraud
In the event of fraud, you should immediately inform the police and secure all relevant evidence. This includes emails, chats, telephone numbers and payment receipts. These documents can be crucial to tracking down the fraudsters and potentially getting the lost money back.
Parallel to this incident, another incident occurred in Weinstadt in which a container burned in a sewage treatment plant. However, the Weinstadt fire department was able to intervene quickly so that no property damage was caused. The cause of the fire is attributed to the current weather conditions, such as heat and drought.