This afternoon, March 18, 2021, the police were opposed to
The following scam was reported at 4:00 p.m.
An elderly woman from a community in Markgräflerland was called shortly beforehand by an alleged bank advisor, as an attempt had been made to withdraw a four-digit amount from her account without authorization. To secure the money, the lady should withdraw the amount and deposit it on the garden wall. The previously unknown perpetrators were able to collect the cash at the agreed location.
The police have started the investigation and are providing the following tips and advice:
– The police or authorities will never ask you for money over the phone.
– Do not give any details about your financial situation or your valuables over the phone.
– Don’t let yourself be pressured on the phone. Just hang up.
– DO NOT use the callback function, otherwise you could end up with the caller and the perpetrator.
– Never give money to strangers.
– As a matter of principle, do not let strangers into your apartment.
– Ask for official IDs from alleged officials, such as police officers.
– Inform older acquaintances or relatives about possible
Scams.
– Have you experienced something suspicious or have you possibly become a victim? Report immediately to emergency number 110.
More information on the topic is available at
www.polizei-beratung.de/themen-und-tipps/betrug/
Further contributions from the Freiburg Police Headquarters
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