Fraudsters steal at least 100,000 euros from couple in Bavaria - Elderly Bavarian Couple Loses €100,000 in Shocking Doorstep Scam
An elderly couple in Bavaria fell victim to a sophisticated scam, losing at least €100,000. The incident unfolded in the Kempten im Oberallgäu district, with the couple following unusual instructions that led to their valuables being taken.
The couple was duped by scammers who claimed that burglars had been arrested in their neighborhood. Believing this to be true, they placed their cash and precious metals in a cooking pot outside their front door, as instructed. An unknown individual then picked up the pot, making off with the couple's life savings.
Police are still investigating the case, but no arrests have been made. The scammers' methods and the couple's motives for following such instructions remain unclear.
The elderly couple in Bavaria has suffered a significant loss, with at least €100,000 stolen from them. The scammers' tactics and the couple's actions are under investigation, with no further details released yet.
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