Enhanced prevalence of distressing phone calls reported in Greifswald and Heringsdorf, according to the local police department.
In a recent development, multiple shock call scam incidents were reported to the police's emergency control centers in Greifswald and Heringsdorf on the Island of Usedom on August 14, 2025. These incidents involved scammers using the telephone system, posing as relatives in distress and claiming to be in an emergency situation.
The scammers would often ask about the availability of cash and claimed that the emergency could be resolved by handing over money. It is essential to note that the police will never call and make money demands.
In response to these incidents, the police advise against discussing financial matters over the phone with unknown callers. If a call seems suspicious, it is recommended to simply hang up. For more information, visit www.police-advice.de.
The perpetrators can act deviously and use emotional manipulation in their messages. It is crucial to remain vigilant and report any such incidents to the authorities.
The head of the Police Inspection Anklam, Police Director Tino Peker, mentioned in the article that anyone with further questions should contact Police Inspectorate Anklam. Franziska Höhne can be reached at 03971 251 3041 or [email protected].
The official website for the police in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is http://www.polizei.mvnet.de. The advice was transmitted through news aktuell. No further details about the outcome of the incidents were provided in the article.
Stay safe and be aware of potential scams. If you receive a suspicious call, remember to hang up and report it to the authorities.
