Scam Victim: Elderly Man Falls Prey to Fraud - Langenfeld - 2411098 (Rewritten)
In the quiet town of Mettmann, Germany, a 61-year-old woman from Langenfeld fell victim to a scam involving impersonators claiming to be police officers. On October 25, 2024, the incident took place around 10 a.m., as the woman received a call from a man pretending to be a policeman.
The perpetrators, who are still unidentified, convinced the victim that she was in possession of jewelry connected to a crime. A "fake policewoman" later claimed to check the woman's jewelry and was handed the jewelry around 2:15 p.m. at the main street door.
The Mettmann Police are using this incident to warn about the methods of tricksters who often act professionally. It is important to note that the police will never ask about financial situations over the phone or take or examine cash or valuable items. If you receive such a call, hang up and call the police directly at 110 from a landline phone.
The Mettmann Police Press Office can be contacted at Adalbert-Bach-Platz 1440822 Mettmann, Telephone: 02104 982-1010, Telefax: 02104 982-1028, Email: [email protected], Homepage: https://mettmann.polizei.nrw/, Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Polizei.NRW.ME, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polizei.nrw.me/?hl=de, X: https://twitter.com/polizei_nrw_me, WhatsApp channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAl7vKEgGfNSUkFwp3g.
The Mettmann Police are urging citizens to be vigilant and not to fall victim to such scams. The jewelry handed over by the victim is currently being investigated, and the criminal police have taken over the further processing of the case.
Similar cases have involved perpetrators described as young men with a European appearance, but no direct link to the Langenfeld case was provided. The Mettmann Police are reminding the public that they should always verify the identity of anyone claiming to be a police officer before providing any personal information or handing over any valuables.
Stay safe, Mettmann.
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