Trick fraud in the Fulda district: Police warn of unscrupulous telephone calls!
Trick fraud in the Fulda district: Police warn of unscrupulous telephone calls!
A 36-year-old man from the Fulda district fell victim to a perfidious trickster who spent the false bank employee on the phone. According to Fuldaer Zeitung The fraud occurred on Monday evening, January 20. The perpetrator called and claimed that abnormalities were found in the man's bank account.
In order to clarify the matter, the caller asked the victim to transfer a medium four -digit amount to an account mentioned. Although the man ultimately did not transfer a five -digit amount, he nevertheless caused considerable financial damage. This procedure shows how cleverly fraudsters can stage such situations in order to get their victims' money.
renewed warning from the police
It is particularly worrying that just a few days before the call to the 36-year-old, an 80-year-old man from the same region was also victim of fraud. In this case, the wrong bank employees managed to withdraw a five-digit amount to the seniors, as also reported by Newsflash24
tips for avoiding fraud
The consumer center also offers information to prepare for such calls. It is proposed not to reveal any confidential information on the phone and, if in doubt, consider whether a call really comes from the institution mentioned. Especially when questions are asked that require simple consent, how "Do you hear me?"
In addition to the rootless fraud on the phone, it is important to consider some basic precautions: note the name of the caller, the company, date and time and content of the conversation. If there are unclear debit, you will advise you to contact the bank immediately to minimize possible damage. Consumer advice centers are also available for advice on unauthorized claims, such as Consumer advice center.
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