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Alarm! Telephone fraud in Landsberg: How to protect yourself now!
In Landsberg am Lech, the police warned of telephone fraud: callers pretend to be civil servants. React correctly!
Alarm! Telephone fraud in Landsberg: How to protect yourself now!
On Friday, numerous attempted telephone scams were reported in the Landsberg region, which alerted the local police. The perpetrators are very sophisticated and use various tricks to lure their victims into a trap. Callers claimed that break-ins had taken place and that the police were coming to collect valuable possessions such as jewelry and cash for security reasons. Another common scam revolves around a relative's story of a car accident and then asking for a deposit. Fortunately, everyone called responded correctly and immediately called the police so that no financial damage was caused. The police state clearly that they never request or collect bail, money or jewelry from citizens. Radio Oberland reports that...
How do fraudsters even come up with the idea of acting so boldly? They often rely on the fear or confusion of their victims. In particular, the tactic of dealing with critical situations such as a “shock call” has proven to be particularly successful. Consumers should be prepared that there are increasingly sophisticated methods that even younger people cannot escape. In fact, studies show that not only old people but also younger generations are affected by these machinations , reports the weekly Reporter.
Caution is the best protection
The consumer advice center gives tips on how to avoid such fraud attempts. Those affected should never answer “yes” to questions, as criminal callers often use this “yes” against them in order to hand over unauthorized invoices. Questions like “Do you hear me?” are typical traps that should be avoided. It's better to respond with a complete sentence, such as "I hear you." You should also make it clear that you are not interested in offers and, if in doubt, simply end the call. Notes about the caller, time of day and conversation content can also be helpful in later action against unjustified claims , explains the consumer advice center.
The police strongly advise not to hand over private data or money to unknown people. Always be careful and do not allow yourself to be pressured. If you are unclear about something or suspect you are dealing with a fraudster, call the police on 110. Even if telephone fraud is often difficult to understand, citizen assistance has an impact: educational measures and information events help to raise awareness and protect the population. International cooperation is another important key to combating these criminal activities. Unfortunately, the masterminds often operate abroad, which makes the investigation more difficult, but not impossible.