Shock calls in Lower Bavaria: Police are looking for witnesses for fraud cases

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shock calls: a worrying phenomenon in Lower Bavaria

In the past few weeks, telephone fraudsters in Lower Bavaria have again struck, which triggers concern with the residents. Senior women in particular were targeted in these so -called shock calls, in which a dramatic story about a traffic accident is told to steal money.

Caution is required

On Wednesday, a day that was very stressful for the families concerned, two senior citizens in the towns of Aiterhofen and Waldkirchen handed over high amounts to the fraudsters. In Aiterhofen, a senior citizen believed that her son was involved in a serious traffic accident and that a high deposit had to be deposited. She then handed over cash of over 100,000 euros to a unknown near the church.

Call witness call: Local taxi company in focus

The police are now urgently looking for witnesses, especially local taxi entrepreneurs and hotel operators who may have information about the pick -up. It is believed that the fraudsters could have driven to the place of delivery by taxi. Therefore, the population is asked to keep in mind that such pick -up can often run inconspicuously.

The method of fraudsters

The perpetrator's procedure is always similar: a caller pretends that a close relative is in an acute emergency situation. The dramatization and the fear of relatives scary the victims, so that in most cases they do not hesitate to hand over large amounts of money. This psychological pressure on the victims makes it easy for fraudsters to access, especially if the senior citizens are under stress and cannot think rationally.

Attention of the population asked

The police point out that the clarification of such fraud stitches is particularly crucial in the preventive measure. Anyone who noticed suspects or vehicles in the relevant areas in Aiterhofen and Waldkirchen on Wednesday should contact the police immediately. Another senior citizen was similar in Waldkirchen, and here too the investigation is in full swing.

The importance of common vigilance

These incidents are not only alarming for those who are directly affected, but also show a disturbing pattern in the region. The local community is required to keep your eyes open and to share information with the authorities. Only through close cooperation between the citizens, taxi companies, hotels and the police can be successfully countered this trend.

The number of of such fraud cases could be far higher than officially known. It is therefore of crucial importance to make this kind of crimes public and to help those affected to protect themselves from it.

- Nag