Courageous grandson saves grandma: fraudsters in Duisburg caught in a fresh act!
Courageous grandson saves grandma: fraudsters in Duisburg caught in a fresh act!
On January 21, 2025, an 82-year-old woman and her 16-year-old grandson in Duisburg lured a trickster into a trap. The fraudster had contacted the elderly in the evening and claimed that her nursing service acts fraudulent and her emergency button was manipulated. This brazen stitch is one of the known methods with which criminals in particular deceive older people to get their assets.
During the call, the fraudster asked targeted questions about health, living and financial circumstances of the senior citizen. In order not to suspect him, the senior pretended to have cash, gold jewelry and gold coins in a safe. Manipulatively, the fraudster asked them not to tell anyone about this alleged hidden investigation. He announced that an official for a security check would come by.
a clever plan
The senior citizen, became suspicious, immediately informed her grandson, who alerted the police. The fraudster was not long in coming and rang the doorbell around 9:10 p.m. The police were quickly on hand and was able to arrest the 18-year-old fraudster, who is now being prosecuted. In addition, the investigation into the perpetrator's possible accomplices.
This incident illustrates the dangers that older people are often exposed to. According to the Federal Ministry of Family, Seniors, Women and Youth are senior citizens, especially for tricks, as they are often victims in some crime fields are affected as younger ones. Perpetrators often spend a relative or appear on the doorstep as a craftsman to get lies to the assets of those affected.
prevention measures for seniors
In order to protect older people from such fraud, the Federal Ministry has the brochure "Rate, who is on?" published. This brochure describes the various procedures of the perpetrators and offers valuable tips to recognize and protect fraudsters on the phone, at the front door or in online banking. The Enlightenment is a central aspect to point out tricksters in their barriers and prevent other victims.
The incident in Duisburg could thus serve as an example of the effectiveness of faster and informative reaction. By acting properly and her grandson, worse things could be prevented. The investigation also shows that there could often be a network of accomplices behind these frauds. A fact that brings additional urgency to the measures of crime prevention for seniors.
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