Several seniors in Tölzer Land have been called by so-called "grandchildren tricksters" in the past few days.
The police are relieved that all three reacted correctly and ended the conversation.
In the past few days, con artists have tried to rip off senior citizens in Tölzer Land
One affected person (80) reports on her experiences
The police give tips on correct behavior
Bad Tölz - Con artists called seniors in the Tölzer Land in the past few days.
Fortunately, they were never successful in any case.
But at first it was not easy for her to hang up, reports one of those affected (80) to the Tölzer Kurier.
Because the caller said a name on the phone that is in her family several times.
“I was very surprised and naturally believed it at first,” reports the woman.
Caller tells of a car accident
The caller says that he was stupidly responsible for a car accident and that money is urgently needed for a new vehicle.
That's why he needs 45,000 euros.
He also named the place where he was staying at the moment - and that too was a city to which the Tölzerin family has a relationship.
“I was really excited about that,” reports the 80-year-old.
However, she then had questions about the person and the location.
“I asked very specific questions about things,” says the woman from Tölz.
But then there was silence on the other end of the line.
"When the caller noticed that I was on his way, he hung up very quickly."
The police headquarters in Rosenheim are familiar with such cases.
“This is one of the classic caller variants,” says press spokesman Stefan Sonntag.
Either the caller answers with a common name such as Thomas, Andreas or Stefan, or he asks in the style of: “Hello Grandpa!
Guess who's on the phone! "
Scammers often look for old-fashioned sounding names in the phone book
Pensioners keep wondering why they of all people are being called.
“The fraudsters often look for old-fashioned-sounding first names such as Herta or Heinrich in the phone book,” Sonntag gives examples.
Even relatively short telephone numbers suggested that this connection had been around for a very long time and that senior citizens could therefore be found.
Many older people do not want to be deleted from the phone book.
The police therefore advise that at least the first name be removed.
Basically, says Sonntag, you should be suspicious on the phone and listen to your gut feeling.
If you are unsure, you should ask the caller various things, such as nickname, birthday, address or the like.
"You should never give information as to whether you have money or valuables in the house and who else lives in the apartment," warns Sonntag.
And certainly you shouldn't allow yourself to be put under pressure to suddenly give someone money, says the policeman.
“You can then say, for example: I'll discuss this with your sister again,” he gives a tip.
"The conversation is usually ended immediately."
The police should definitely be informed after a fraudulent call
Sonntag appeals to always inform the police after such a call.
“Sometimes we have real waves with callers like that,” he says.
On the one hand, you can then react and publish warnings, on the other hand you also have to know what new tricks the fraudsters are using.
The police officer knows that senior citizens would often be ashamed if they had received such a call.
"But anyone can become a victim if they are not suspicious enough."
The 80-year-old woman from Tölz was disturbed by the call for days.
That, too, is normal, says Sonntag, because: “Suddenly someone stranger has invaded your private sphere.” He advises you to speak openly about it with your family and friends: you can warn others and get relief at the same time.
The police officer recommends that the relatives stay in close contact with the senior citizens in the following days: "That conveys a feeling of security and security."
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