Fraudsters blackmail child: thousands of euros captured in Germering!

Fraudsters blackmail child: thousands of euros captured in Germering!

Germering, Deutschland - in Germering, a tranquil location in the Fürstenfeldbruck district, a child recently victims of a worrying fraud. According to police.bayern.de, the family received a call from a supposed police officer on Tuesday, June 10th. The latter stated that the father had caused a serious traffic accident and threatened with an impending prison sentence that could only be averted by immediate payment of a high deposit.

The pressure on the child was enormous. Under the pretext of urgency, the house searched for cash and jewelry. Around 1:20 p.m. there was a unknown pick -up near the train station to hand over the valuables. The description of the pick -up is striking: a man between 30 and 40 years with light brown short hair and rounded face. He was dressed in a light blue suit and spoke to an Eastern European accent.

shock calls in the trend

The mesh of the "shock call" grabs, which is also reflected in the current warning of the Federal Criminal Police Office. As the BKA reports on its website, the fraudsters often spend close relatives who are in an emergency. They massively put their victims under pressure by saying that a family member has caused a serious accident or a crime. In such cases, a "deposit" or "compensation" is often required.

Particularly perfidious: often several fraudsters who hand over the word to each other during the conversation to increase the confusion and pressure. Amounts of several thousand euros are the rule here. The perpetrators are well organized and know how they can manipulate people in an emotional exceptional situation.

tips for prevention

Since such situations seem unimaginable for many, it is important to remain vigilant. The police authorities advise not to be put under pressure. If you receive such a call, you should put on immediately and contact the local police station. Important advice of the BKA contains:

• don't give personal or financial details on the phone.
• call relatives under known numbers to check the situation.
• Read about this scam to be better prepared.
• Never hand over money or valuables to strangers.
• Trust your gut feeling - in case of doubt it is often a fraud.

For those affected and interested parties, there is help: The “Weisse Ring” is a contact point that supports victims of crimes. You can reach the organization on 116 006. The website of the police crime prevention also offers extensive information and advice.

once again it becomes clear that the dangers in the digital world and such perfidious fraud stitches can affect all of us. Stay vigilant and protect yourself and your relatives from such attacks. Everyone should be aware that even the most hideous tricks are used to abuse trust.