Fake police officers in Leipzig: 76-year-old loses tens of thousands of euros!

Fake police officers in Leipzig: 76-year-old loses tens of thousands of euros!

A 76-year-old woman from Leipzig-Zentrum Süd has become the victim of a brazen fraud in which criminals posed as police officers. According to a report by the LVZ The perpetrators contacted the woman by phone and informed her about alleged break-ins in the neighborhood. They claimed that the police found a list of names that included their name.

The attackers pretended that an alleged police officer was coming to secure the woman's valuables. The 76-year-old then handed the fake police officer cash and jewelry worth tens of thousands of euros. This shocking act is the third confirmed case of fraud by fake police officers in Leipzig in the last two weeks. In at least seven further attempts, the fraudsters were unable to achieve the desired success because those called broke off the calls and informed the police.

Police warning

The police are alerted and warn against disclosing personal or financial information over the phone. In a report by n-tv If in doubt, you are advised to end the telephone call and request an ID card from the caller. Older people in particular are often the target of such scams, who try to build trust through clever conversation.

Police investigations into these fraud cases are ongoing and extensive investigations are underway to catch the perpetrators and prevent further victims. The police advise never to hand over money or valuables to strangers, regardless of the pretext.

Fears among the population are growing as such fraudulent calls are increasing in the Leipzig region. Those affected and potential victims are asked to be attentive and, if in doubt, to seek help from friends or family members before disclosing information or handing over material assets.