[HIGHLIGHTS] Fake police officers on the phone: pensioner cheated out of 10,000 euros

Fake police officers on the phone: pensioner cheated out of 10,000 euros. Thuringian police warn of telephone fraud.

Seniors are popular victims as criminals hope to steal more wealth from this age group. In Hesse alone last year, telephone fraud caused a total loss of 19.7 million euros. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.