As of: March 8, 2024, 9:44 a.m
By: Kathrin Hauser
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The scams of telephone fraud: Simon Braut (2nd from left) and Jürgen Schnitter (3rd from right) explained this at an information stand.
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The Weilheim police provided information about shock calls and grandchild tricks at the “Kaufland” stand.
Many customers - especially older ones - took the opportunity to get tips on how to deal with telephone fraud
Weilheim
- This year, the Bavarian and Saxon police are offering many campaigns to prevent telephone fraud up to and including today.
One of them was an information stand in Weilheim's “Kaufland”, which was set up in the entrance and exit area of the supermarket on Tuesday.
Chief Detective Simon Braut, who was also actively involved in this cause last year, was present.
In the more than 100 lectures he gave on the subject of “fraud” last year, he primarily wanted to point out how to properly deal with those affected.
Anyone who has fallen victim to fraud should not be pointed at.
On the contrary, “this fraud can affect anyone, we shouldn’t be ashamed of it, we should educate ourselves about it,” says Braut.
100 lectures last year
Police Chief Inspector Jürgen Schnitter was at his side.
He answered the many questions from visitors because the stand was always well attended.
Predominantly older people showed great interest in the opportunity to ask general as well as more detailed questions.
The two police officers took time for each person and brought this topic closer to people.
The numerous flyers were very helpful, in which the various tricks of the fraudsters were highlighted from all sides.
The number of these crimes has risen steadily in recent years.
“Shock calls or messages in particular are the most successful,” reports Schnitter.
Mostly older people are contacted and it is claimed that something has happened to a family member and that they need money or a deposit quickly.
This ploy is similar to the “grandchild trick,” in which strangers pretend to be family members and demand a large sum.
These calls are often very convincing, which is why it's easy to fall for the scammers.
But fake police officers or ID cards are also used to deceive.
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According to police, younger people are more likely to fall victim to online investments, which can lead to complete loss of assets.
Calls are often very convincing
It is important that fraud knows no age and it is essential to raise awareness about it.
Because “the safer you feel, the easier it is to fall for scams,” says Braut.
The police want to use prevention to ensure that people are prepared for such situations.
For example, you can write down emergency numbers or cut out the tips above.
Even a reminder like this next to the phone can be helpful.
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