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Bremen-Huchting: Clever against fraudsters – 85-year-old stays cool!
In Bremen-Huchting, a fraudster failed because of an attentive senior citizen, who alerted the police and initiated an investigation.
Bremen-Huchting: Clever against fraudsters – 85-year-old stays cool!
In Bremen-Huchting, an 85-year-old woman recently proved that you can keep a watchful eye even in old age. She didn't get involved with a fraudster who tried to get the money out of her with a fake winning of 38,000 euros. The man contacted the senior citizen and asked her to transfer the winnings in the form of prepaid cards. But the bright lady saw through the perfidious game and reacted exactly right by immediately alerting the police. Tixio reported that another call from the perpetrators in which they tried to intimidate the woman was also unsuccessful. The Bremen police have now filed a criminal complaint and the investigation is ongoing.
Unfortunately, such fraud attempts, which particularly target older people, are not uncommon. According to an investigation by the Federal Consumer Assistance Seniors are increasingly appearing as victims of fraudsters. It is important to focus on prevention and education in order to protect those affected.
Security for seniors
The police provide comprehensive information about these dangers and have created a brochure that specifically addresses the safety concerns of older people. The brochure, which consists of 72 pages in a handy A5 format, provides valuable tips on protecting yourself from various forms of crime and describes, among other things, the dangers at the front door and on the telephone. Police advice highlights that fraudsters often pretend to be police officers or try to gain trust using false emergencies.
A particularly widespread phenomenon are the so-called grandchild tricks and false promises of winnings, which cause incomprehension and indignation among many attentive citizens. The dangers on the Internet and other crimes such as handbag snatching or pickpocketing are also topics that are covered in the brochure. A positive neighborhood relationship can also help to form a protective community.
Anyone interested can obtain the crime prevention brochure free of charge from the police advice centers. These preventative measures are more important than ever to support and protect seniors in Bremen and beyond.