Senior Citizen Deceived by Imposter Pretending to Be a Police Officer, Loses 3000 Euros

Illegal activities - Senior Citizen Deceived by Imposter Pretending to Be a Police Officer, Loses 3000 Euros

Tuesday evening in Seelow (Märkisch-Oderland) saw three instances where fraudulent calls were made. The crooks, posing as police officers, inquired about their victims' jewelry and wealth, using as a cover story that they had apprehended someone at the train station. These scammers attempted to defraud their victims. Reports were filed against these suspicious calls.

It looks like these types of fraud efforts are quite widespread in the area, according to the spokesperson.

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1. Despite the efforts of the local police in Märkisch-Oderland and Brandenburg, instances of criminals pretending to be police officers to deceive elderly women and steal valuable items, such as jewelry, continue to occur in areas like Seelow, OR-SPREE.
2. The latest victim of this scam lost 3000 Euros to an imposter posing as a police officer in Seelow, adding to the concerns about rising crime rates in the region.
3. As the police warn the public to be vigilant, particularly elderly women, about such fraudulent calls, they continue to investigate incidents like this in Märkisch-Oderland and other areas in Brandenburg.
4. In light of these incidents, the authorities urge the public to report any suspicious calls to the police, reminding them that the police will never ask for personal information, such as jewelry or financial details, over the phone.

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