Senior woman looks through fraud: two men in Filderstadt caught!

Senior woman looks through fraud: two men in Filderstadt caught!

A dramatic turn in a fraud at Filderstadt: Two men aged 49 and 37 were arrested on Thursday on the B27. The two suspects, who come from Moldova and Ukraine, are suspected of being involved in an unscrupulous attempted fraud in Reutlingen. According to Esslinger Zeitung The perpetrators put a senior citizen under pressure with a so -called shock call.

The callers outstanding as a police officer and prosecutor and claimed that the senior daughter was involved in a fatal traffic accident. In order to avoid impending custody, the fraudsters demanded a five -digit deposit. At first the elderly woman was ready to reveal information about her assets, but then she suspected and chose the emergency call. An alleged pick -up, who spent himself as a helper, also appeared at her doorstep, but fled when the police were alerted.

police arrest suspects

As part of the searches after the fraudsters, the police were able to discover a suspicious VW Touran with Polish license plates, which fit to describe witnesses. When checking the vehicle, the two men were temporarily arrested, the car was confiscated. On Friday they were shown to the judge in Tübingen, who issued arrest warrants and put them in execution. The investigation by the Esslingen criminal police department is now also directed against possible accomplices and backers.

The stitch of shock calls is not new and has increased in recent years. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office specialized in spending on as nearlers or representatives of state institutions. They put the victims under pressure and suggest that quick financial aid is urgently necessary. Often threatened with enormous sums of up to 100,000 euros to move those affected for payment.

protection against fraud stitches

Older people are particularly at risk, and the sensitization of this group is of the greatest importance. According to a website for fraud prevention , seniors should be careful and immediately contact the police if attempted fraud. One of the recommended protective measures is to consider unknown callers suspiciously, not be put under pressure and inform relatives about suspicious calls.

It is important to support older people in their everyday life in order to protect them from attempts to fraud. Education and training on dealing with digital media can help strengthen trust in your own skills and to minimize the risk of further fraud attempts. The police urgently appeal to all citizens of being vigilant and acting immediately in the event of suspicion.