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Telephone fraud: Pensioner loses 9,000 euros in Schwandorf!
In Schwandorf, a 69-year-old pensioner's personal data was extracted by a false bank employee, resulting in a loss of 9,000 euros. The police warn against telephone fraud and advise people not to give out sensitive information over the phone.
Telephone fraud: Pensioner loses 9,000 euros in Schwandorf!
A warning sign from Schwandorf: On Tuesday at 2:45 p.m., a 69-year-old pensioner received a call from a supposed bank employee who made him reveal sensitive personal data. This reports Upper Palatinate echo. A short time after the conversation, the senior noticed that shares worth 9,000 euros had been sold from his online portfolio. The identity of the caller remains unknown and police have launched a fraud investigation. The authority strongly warns against disclosing personal information to alleged bank employees over the phone or granting them access to online banking. Real bank tellers don't make calls like that.
What a shock for the pensioner! Telephone fraud is a serious issue that is becoming increasingly common in other regions. The police make it clear: “It is better to be safe than sorry.” Many scammers claim to need data for online transactions or updates, often pointing to apps like VR-SecureGoPlus or similar tools to gain victims' trust. A real-world example shows that a customer lost over €6,700 to a similar scam after falsely acknowledging the need to install a digital card, reports Test.de.
Preventing telephone fraud
In today's world, it is essential for bank customers to be vigilant. The police and financial experts advise you to disconnect immediately if you receive calls from suspicious people and, if in doubt, to contact the bank directly. In fact, recent court rulings have shown that banks must partially compensate for financial losses even in cases where customers acted negligently.
- Landgericht Darmstadt entschied zugunsten eines Kunden, der Opfer eines Betrugs wurde und wies darauf hin, dass keine sensiblen Daten weitergegeben wurden (Urteil vom 31.01.2025).
- Im Fall eines Sparkassenkunden, der 14.000 Euro verlor, gab es ebenfalls eine Verantwortung der Bank (Urteil vom 20.11.2023).
- Auch das Landgericht Aachen stellte fest, dass Banken auch bei grober Fahrlässigkeit teilweise haften müssen (Urteil vom 06.02.2024).
Such attempted fraud is not just a problem in Bavaria. People all over Germany are now faced with the challenge of handling their data carefully. A case in Lower Saxony shows how quickly 32,000 euros can be lost if you trust a supposed Telekom employee who asks for personal information on the phone.
The clear messages are: stay away from personal data on the phone and, if in doubt, ask too much. As current incidents show, a short conversation on the phone with a fraudster can have fatal consequences. Be vigilant and don't be fooled!