Trick thieves in Walldürn: 50 euros lost to the petrol beer!

Trick thieves in Walldürn: 50 euros lost to the petrol beer!

in Walldürn, more precisely on the federal road 47 near the Gerolzahn junction, a brazen attempted fraud occurred on June 11, 2025. A 45-year-old man was a victim of a perpetrator disguised as a "petrol beer", who was able to steal 50 euros with a sophisticated stitch. At 4:30 p.m. the perpetrator asked the victim to stop by hand and asked for money for gasoline.

Although the injured party was prospect of repaying the money, it failed to materialize. The perpetrator, who took place as a passenger in a black Audi Avant, drove away in an unknown direction. The police are based on the professional approach from commercial action. The alleged perpetrator is described as a male, about 15 to 20 years old, between 1.70 and 1.80 meters tall, with the Mediterranean appearance. He was completely dressed in black and spoke convincingly German with an accent.

call to vigilance

The police asks all witnesses of the incident or other victims to report. Information can be submitted directly to the Walldürn police station on 06282/926660. The authorities warn of the increasing number of such trick frauds that are increasingly carried out. As consumer protection.

Current fraud stitches are particularly dangerous, since they often camouflage themselves as serious inquiries and require quick decisions from the victims. The best-known methods include quishing, where fake QR codes lead to fraudulent websites, or fraud calls in which the perpetrators pretend and demand money.

Society is asked to think critically and be vigilant. It is crucial not to lightly pass on personal and financial data and report suspicious incidents. The police and Other institutions continuously offer information on protective measures to help citizens protect themselves from such fraudsters.

The new methods used by criminals show how important it is to always have a good knack in dealing with strangers. Be vigilant and regularly find out about current warnings.