Recently fraudsters have repeatedly tried to rob citizens in Geretsried and Wolfratshausen of their savings. The police therefore informed seniors about scams - and gave valuable tips.
Wolfratshausen / Geretsried - Nepper, Schlepper, Bauernfänger: Despite ongoing warnings from the police and extensive media coverage, many citizens can still be duped by tricksters. Just a few days ago, a senior citizen in Geretsried was robbed of her assets (we reported). Also on Tuesday, false police officers tried to rap mostly elderly people in Geretsried by phone. On an information afternoon at the Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO) Wolfratshausen in the Flößerei inn, the police now gave tips on how to protect yourself from fraud - there was great interest.
Despite ongoing warnings: Citizens fall for tricksters
“Is there anyone here who has money to give away?” When asked by Rudolf Schübbe, security advisor to the Bavarian police, only a few laughs followed. "Good. I am here today to protect you from this, ”Schübbe promised the more than 50 seniors. According to the experienced official, the crooks are taking advantage of the demographic development, the aging of society. In addition, the risk of being caught trying to defraud on the phone “is relatively low,” says Schübbe. He warned emphatically: “The people you call are professionals. They know exactly how to set up conversations and how the trust of the other person can be lost. "
In the region, unknown people keep trying their luck by pretending to be police officers on the phone, said First Chief Inspector Andreas Czerweny, head of the Wolfratshausen police station. Just a few days ago, swindlers would have told an 88-year-old Wolfratshauser the tale of a Romanian burglar gang that allegedly is up to mischief in Loisachstadt. “For protection, the fraudsters wanted to take care of the pensioner's debit card. They even coaxed his PIN code from him during the phone call. ”The 88-year-old fell for the trick - and was relieved by 3,000 euros.
Wolfratshausen / Geretsried: crooks pretend to be police officers on the phone
"Someone called me last week. But the crooks don't catch me, I always hang up immediately, ”said one of the visitors. Well done, security adviser Schübbe praised: "The moment you get a strange gut feeling, just hang up the phone." In case of an emergency, the (real) police don't call anyone, "but come to their home in person Commissioner Czerweny added.
Callers who promise profits, but ask in advance for a money transfer so that the lucky fairy can act, should not be believed. "Of course not everyone falls for this trick, but if the scammers only catch one person a day, that's enough," said senior adviser Schübbe.
"Leave the money where it belongs - in the bank!"
But the danger not only lurks on the phone, but also on your own doorstep. The goal of the professional crooks: the savings of the seniors. Whether alleged artisans or a harmless looking woman who asks for a glass of water for her child - Schübbe emphatically warned: The fraudsters often act in pairs. After a look through the inn, he found: “Each of you probably has a small reserve of cash at home. Believe me, they know where to look. Leave the money where it belongs - in the bank. "
Police appeal: "Stay suspicious!"
Schübbe's urgent recommendation to all citizens: “From now on you should follow the top rule: No stranger comes to my apartment. Do not let yourself be ripped off, remain suspicious. ”The fraudsters are“ inhumane professionals ”. Czerweny underlined: “We are here for you. You can reach us at any time on phone number 110. "
The cases of fraud attempts have been increasing recently: A Wolfratshauser (80) had allegedly won 40,000 euros - but the whole thing turned out to be an attempt at fraud. However, a 54-year-old Wolfratshauser fell for the crooks: the call from an alleged cousin came from a trickster.
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