Senior woman in North States victims of trick thieves - references wanted!

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Hildesheim (ots)

In the tranquil community of Nordstmen, a perfidious trick theft occurred on Monday, August 26, 2024, which made a senior citizen the target of unscrupulous perpetrators. At around 12:30 p.m., an unknown man was at the door of the elderly wife and pretended to be interested in gold jewelry. In an apparently harmless conversation, he offered her to buy some pieces of jewelry. However, he did not let them lead into the house, but remained in front of the door during a short exchange. The elderly woman was friendly and handed over a few pieces to him without further thinking about his intentions. After this first contact, the man disappeared, but not without leaving a possible interest in further valuable objects of the woman.

A little later, around 2:00 p.m., a second man reported to the elderly woman, who introduced herself to various housing elements as a interest in purchase. Clever and cunning, he managed to trust the woman and lead her through her home. In the different rooms, he collected a number of objects in a box to supposedly transport them in his car. However, the plan was very different, because after the man disappeared, the older lady noticed the lack of several valuable jewelry, the total value of which went into the upper four -digit range.

description of the suspects

Both men who were involved in this incident left a lasting impression on the injured party and were described by her as follows: The first man who had already appeared at lunchtime is estimated at an age between 50 and 60 years. It was about 175 cm tall and had gray hair. The second man, who is significantly younger, was estimated at around 30 to 40 years old. It had dark hair, a dark full beard and was 170 to 180 cm tall. It was striking that at least one of the men wore golden chains and both had a European appearance. Both spoke High German.

It is alarming that such ambiguits take place in the region. An older couple is often perceived as an easy goal, which underlines the exact target group of these private sales again. Here it becomes clear how important it is to take appropriate precautions. You should never leave unknown people into the house and keep skepticism before buying offers on the front door.

call for help

The Hildesheim police ask for help from the population. Witnesses who may have seen the two men in the vicinity of Marienbergstraße, Mainteweg, Schloßstraße or Calenberger Straße or who can give information on any suspicious vehicles with foreign license plates are called to report. If you have relevant information, you can contact the police on 05121/939-115. Any detail could help to hold these perpetrators into account.

The increase in trick thefts in the region is a worrying phenomenon that should not be unnoticed. The district residents are called to be vigilant and to inform the authorities immediately in suspicious activities in order to ensure the safety of the older population. Especially in rural areas, such acts are often not only financial losses, but also emotional injuries, which shakes confidence in the neighborhood.

It shows the need for more information about security and protection against fraud, especially among the older generation. Together, the community can work together to prevent such acts and to give the victims a feeling of security in their own four walls.

background to trick theft

trick thefts, such as the current incident in northernest, are a common phenomenon in many countries, especially in regions with a higher concentration of older people. These crimes are often characterized by the deception of the victims in order to receive unhindered access to their apartments. The perpetrators often use simple tricks, such as to spend themselves as craftsmen, police officers or buyers.

older people are particularly susceptible to such scams, since they are often in good faith and possibly less experience in dealing with unexpected visitors. The perpetrators shamelessly take advantage of this vulnerability and plan their crimes, often with a deep understanding of the habits of their victims. Organizations such as the police and various age associations strive to raise awareness of such tactics and to promote preventive measures.

prevention measures and information

In order to reduce the number of trick theft, local authorities and non -profit organizations rely on clarification and preventive programs. Information events for seniors are a common method, whereby topics such as door transactions, the recognition of fraud and the correct behavior are treated in such situations.

In addition to the Enlightenment, there are also technical aids that can help seniors to avoid such situations. Trainers recommend installing a intercom or a door spy system so that the residents can only check who is at the door before opening it. In addition, members of their family or neighbors can stimulate to pay particular attention to suspicious activities in their living environment.

statistics on burglary theft

According to the police crime statistics (PKS), there was an increase in trick theft in Germany in 2022 in Germany compared to the previous year. Seniors who often live alone and are vulnerable are particularly affected. In many federal states, the police have set up special units that concentrate on tricksters to effectively counter these offenses.

Another alarming trend is the increase in so -called "grandchildren", in which the perpetrators pretend to be relatives who are in financial difficulties. This form of fraud mainly hits the elderly and not only brings with it financial but also emotional damage. In 2021, more than 250 cases of such fraudules were registered in North Rhine-Westphalia alone.

These statistics illustrate the urgency and necessity of extensive educational and prevention measures in our society in order to preserve people in particular from such fraud.