WhatsApp Scammers and Car Accident Reported by Aalen Police Headquarters – April 25, 2023

25.04.2023 – 07:59

Aalen Police Headquarters

Aalen (ots)

Ilshofen: Accident when exiting the property

Shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, a 37-year-old wanted to drive her BMW from a property onto Max-Eyth-Strasse. She overlooked a 32-year-old Ford Focus coming from the left and there was a collision. The accident resulted in property damage totaling 10,000 euros.

Schwäbisch Hall: WhatsApp scammers take prey

A 65-year-old received a WhatsApp message from his alleged son on Sunday, asking the man to make a four-digit transfer for him. The man was happy to help the supposed son. When he made further demands, the 65-year-old became suspicious and contacted another relative, who recognized the fraud.

If you are contacted by strangers via messenger services, the police generally advise:

Do not transfer money without consulting your family. Contact them on the phone number you know or, if possible, in person! If in doubt, seek external help or contact the police and ask for advice! How to protect yourself:

   - Wenn Sie von Ihnen bekannten Personen unter einer unbekannten

number are contacted, do not save the number automatically.

   - Fragen Sie bei der Ihnen bekannten Person unter der alten Nummer

after.

   - Anfragen nach Geld über WhatsApp und andere Messenger sollten

always make suspicious and be checked. -Inform your bank immediately in the event of damage

   - Achten Sie auf die Sicherheitseinstellungen Ihres verwendeten

intelligence service. For more helpful tips see:

https://www.polizei-beratung.de/presse/detailseite/whatsapp-und-die-polizeiliche-kriminalpraevention-starten-eine-gemeinsame-aufklaerungskampagne-gegen-betrug-auf-whatsapp/

Questions please contact:

Aalen Police Headquarters
press office
Böhmerwaldstrasse 20
73431 Aalen
Phone: 07361/580-114
E-Mail: [email protected]

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