ADVERTISING
Senior citizen defrauded of tens of thousands of euros – witnesses sought
Police are warning of a current scam in Darmstadt-Arheilgen. On Monday (March 10), unknown criminals managed to deceive a senior citizen with a so-called shock call and swindle him out of a large sum of cash.
According to current information, the perpetrators impersonated doctors on the phone and claimed that the man's son was in a medical emergency. They demanded a large sum of money to finance a supposedly urgently needed medication. The elderly man then handed over several tens of thousands of euros to a supposed courier at around 6 p.m.
The criminal police have launched an investigation. So far, there are no leads as to the perpetrators.
Witnesses sought: Who observed anything suspicious?
Investigators are asking: Who noticed suspicious persons or vehicles in the Herzbergweg area of Darmstadt-Arheilgen on Monday (March 10)?
Information can be provided to the Criminal Investigation Department – Central Investigations 40 in Darmstadt by calling 06151 / 969 – 0 .
Police issue urgent warning about shock calls
This scam specifically exploits the fears of older people. The police strongly advise:
- Don't let yourself be pressured. Remain suspicious of calls that put you under emotional pressure.
- Hang up immediately! Call the person back using a number you know.
- Do not disclose any personal data or financial information over the phone.
- Never hand over cash or valuables to strangers – no matter the reason.
- If you suspect anything, contact the police on 110.
The police are appealing to all citizens, especially older relatives, to inform them about this scam in order to prevent further cases.
(Darmstadt - red/ots)
