In the Fürstenfeldbruck area, 13 cases of so-called call center fraud became known to the police on Tuesday.
In four cases, the perpetrators actually took prey.
In this context, the criminal police are again warning of the various scams used by the perpetrators.
False profit promises
In two cases injured parties fell for false profit promises made by the callers.
A 22-year-old from Fürstenfeldbruck was brought in for 900 euros, a 72-year-old woman from Dachau transferred 8,400 euros.
The promise of supposedly high profits is a scam that scammers use in a wide variety of ways.
The method is always the same: Before a prize is handed over, the victims are asked to provide something in return, for example to pay “fees”, call chargeable telephone numbers or take part in events at which inferior goods are offered at inflated prices.
The simulated scenarios are constantly being changed by the crooks.
Wrong Microsoft employee
In another case, a stranger called a Kauferinger (Landsberg district) and introduced himself to the 78-year-old as a Microsoft employee.
As a result, the pensioner suffered damage of over 1400 euros.
The trick is always the same: The alleged Microsoft employees - often speaking only English or broken German - claim that the computer of the person called has errors, has been infected by viruses, has been hacked or needs a new security certificate and offer their help. For this purpose, their victims should install remote maintenance software on their devices, with which the alleged problems can be solved. With this program, the fraudsters have access to the computers of their victims and can spy out sensitive data, for example passwords for online banking. In addition, they charge a fee for their supposed service. Sometimes they also ask for money to renew an allegedly expired license or they persuade their victims to take out a paid maintenance contract.
Shock call
A woman from Fürstenfeldbruck transferred 25,000 euros after a so-called “shock call”.
The 63-year-old victim received a call and believed to be connected to her daughter.
In truth, this was also a fraudulent call.
The alleged daughter pretended that she was in financial distress after causing a fatal traffic accident abroad and that she urgently needed money to avoid a prison sentence.
In connection with telephone fraud, also with regard to the scam "false police officer", the police generally give the following tips:
- The police will never ask for any money or ask you to hand over any money or valuables.
- The police will never call you on the police emergency number 110. Only scammers do that. If you are unsure, dial 110. Do not use the callback button, otherwise you might end up with the scammers again, but dial the number yourself. You can also contact the local police station. Tell the officers about the calls. It is best if you have the number of the inspection department responsible for you and the emergency number 110 at hand on the phone so that you can dial yourself in case of doubt.
- Do not give any information about your personal financial situation or other sensitive data on the phone.
- Don't let yourself be pressured on the phone.
Don't give scammers a chance, just hang up the phone.
This is the only way to get rid of scammers.
This is by no means rude!
- Do not open the door to strangers.
If necessary, consult someone you trust, e.g.
B. Neighbors or close relatives.
- Do not give money or valuables to strangers.
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