Elderly Individual Hattinger, aged 91, surrendered to a con artist by Polish authorities
In the Ennepe-Ruhr district, a 91-year-old resident of Hattingen fell victim to a bank fraud scheme on August 15, 2025, at approximately 13:00. The incident involved a phone call from a woman claiming to be verifying banknotes, resulting in the withdrawal of a low five-figure sum in different denominations from the resident's home.
Shortly after the withdrawal, a woman posing as a bank employee collected the cash from the resident's residence. No further details about the appearance of the woman have been provided.
The Press Office of the Circles Police Authority Ennepe-Ruhr District is investigating the case and can be reached at Strückerberger Straße 32, 58256 Ennepetal, by phone at 02333 9166-1200, or via email at [email protected]. The contact details were transmitted via news aktuell.
The criminal police have emphasized that people should not fall victim to such fraud schemes. They are currently investigating the woman who collected the cash, and the Press Office is likely to provide updates on the ongoing investigation.
The Press Office is part of the Circles Police Authority Ennepe-Ruhr District, and the telephone number for the Press Office is 0174/6310227. For more information or inquiries, please contact the Press Office of the Circles Police Authority Ennepe-Ruhr District.
