52-year-old from Bogen sees through the scam and helps the police!

52-year-old from Bogen sees through the scam and helps the police!

A remarkable incident in Bogen clearly shows how important vigilance is in the digital age. A suspected fraudster was arrested on Friday after a 52-year-old woman became suspicious. The lady recognized a so-called shock call as a scam and immediately informed the police. The caller posed as a prosecutor and claimed that the woman's daughter had been involved in a serious accident. In order to protect her daughter from a draconian prison sentence, the woman had to pay a deposit of a whopping 42,000 euros.

What are the police talking about? The scam that was used here is carried out by Federal Criminal Police Office regularly discussed and couldn't be more topical. The fraudsters often pose as relatives or even employees of state institutions in order to put emotional pressure on the victims. They suggest that urgent financial help is needed, which in most cases is never the case with banks or authorities.

Cooperation with the police

The dedicated archer acted deliberately and worked with the officials to lure the person collecting the money into a trap. Their quick action paid off: the person picking up the car was located in a taxi when it arrived in Pilsting around 5:50 p.m. However, his attempt to escape towards Munich ended abruptly when he was arrested at 6:20 p.m. in the Mettenbacher Moos motorway parking lot on the A92.

The arrested man is a 25-year-old man from Serbia. He is not only suspected of playing a crucial role in this attempted fraud, but could also be involved in other cases in Augsburg and Ingolstadt. The Regensburg public prosecutor's office and the Lower Bavaria Criminal Police Inspectorate are conducting the investigation, while an arrest warrant for commercial and gang fraud was issued on Saturday at the Regensburg district court.

Beware of scams!

The methods used by fraudsters are diverse and increasingly sophisticated. According to the police It is particularly important not to allow yourself to be put under pressure and, if in doubt, to consult a person you trust. The fraudsters often work in groups and change contacts during the conversation in order to further confuse the victims.

If you receive a shock call, there is some clear advice: hang up immediately and tell the police. Do not share personal or financial information over the phone. It is advisable to contact acquaintances at the numbers you know to clarify the situation there.

In an age where the Internet and telephone are often considered secure means of communication, a little caution can go a long way. It is therefore crucial to remain vigilant and follow the experts' recommendations: never hand over money or valuables to strangers and do not allow strangers into your home.

With her quick action, the archer made a valuable contribution to combating this fraud. It shows that it's worth being skeptical and, when in doubt, getting help. So stay alert!