Kelsterbach scammers pose as police to steal valuables from residents
Multiple Suspicious Calls Reported in Kelsterbach as Scammers Pose as Police Officers
Throughout the day on March 27, police in Kelsterbach received several reports of fraudulent phone calls from scammers impersonating law enforcement officers. The criminals are attempting to deceive residents into handing over their valuables. According to current information, no financial losses have yet been reported.
The fraudsters claim during these calls that police have recently arrested a gang of thieves in the neighborhood. They allege that a list or photographs of additional burglary targets were found, supposedly including the name or address of the person being called. The scammers then demand that victims surrender their valuables for "safekeeping" to protect them from the supposed burglars.
In response to such calls—and other fraud schemes, including so-called "shock calls"—police offer the following advice:
• Never disclose personal information or details about your living situation. • Never provide information about valuables or financial assets. • Remember: Police officers will never ask about where you keep your money. • Police will never collect cash or valuables for "safekeeping." • Do not let yourself be pressured—end the call immediately. • Contact your local police or dial the emergency number 110 to report the incident. • Check with friends or family—a quick conversation can often expose the scam.
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