Wrong officials: Regensburg police warn of fraud

In the Regensburg area, fraudsters are currently increasingly trying to steal money from older people.

The police are therefore warning of the fraud. 

Regensburg - In the urban area of ​​Regensburg *, the district of Regensburg and the western district of Cham *, calls from fraudsters are being reported more and more frequently.

The police are now warning of the "wrong police officer" scam in a message.  

Regensburg: False police officers try to mislead the elderly  

Since Thursday noon (July 22nd), unknown perpetrators have been calling time and again and trying to get cash or other valuables using the "fake police officer" ploy.

Older citizens in particular are supposed to be misled on the phone and deprived of their wealth.

So far, no one has fallen victim to the fraudsters.  

Regenburg: The police are warning of the scam  

The Regensburg Police * calls for caution: 

• Do not give out any personal data or information about your financial and economic circumstances. 

• Don't give cash or valuables to someone you don't know.

• Do not let strangers into the apartment.

Anyone who receives such a call should contact the police or someone they trust immediately.

If time pressure is created or confidentiality is required, this is usually a sign of fraud.

Relatives should please draw the attention of single, elderly relatives to the scam.

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