Authorities issue alert about suspected fraud in reported activities
In the city and district of Regensburg, there has been an alarming increase in shock calls from fraudsters posing as clinic employees. The Upper Palatinate Police is urging the public to be vigilant and exercise caution when receiving such calls.
These calls are attempts at extortion through deceit, with the fraudsters demanding large sums of money, often using the pretext of immediate life-saving operations or medication. The method used by these individuals relies on shock and time pressure to prevent victims from questioning the situation.
The police strongly warn against ending financial transactions with strangers in the context of shock calls. They do not provide their own phone number in such calls, so any call claiming to be from them should be treated with suspicion. The police recommend not providing any information about family or financial circumstances during suspicious calls.
The fraudsters often claim that a close relative, usually a son or daughter, urgently needs surgery. However, they do not provide any proof of the emergency situation or the identity of the supposed clinic employee. If unsure about the authenticity of a call, the police advise contacting relatives or clinics using known phone numbers.
The police are investigating these incidents and encourage anyone who has received such a call to report it to the authorities. It is crucial not to hand over cash or valuables to strangers during suspicious calls. Any information about suspicious calls can help the police prevent further crimes and catch the culprits.
The police also recommend informing elderly family members about this scam to protect them from harm. They encourage reporting any suspicious calls to the authorities to aid in their investigations.
As of now, the perpetrators behind the shock call frauds in Regensburg and the surrounding region are unknown individuals. The police are working diligently to identify and apprehend these individuals. Two suspects have been detained in Geiselhöring for a related attempted fraud.
If you receive a shock call, the police advise immediately ending the call and contacting the police via the emergency number 110. The police urge special caution in dealing with such calls to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming victims of these scams.
