An 88-year-old woman in Kirchseeon was the victim of a telephone scam on Friday evening, losing a total of 25,000 euros. The scam involved the perpetrators calling her and claiming that her daughter had caused a fatal accident, leading them to extort money under the pretense of requiring a bail payment. This type of scam has been reported previously and continues to fool unsuspecting victims, particularly the elderly.

According to reports from the police authority of Upper Bavaria North, the scammers instructed the woman to hand over the money to a person who was unknown to her, which she did believing it was necessary to help her daughter. It was not until two hours later that the woman grew suspicious and contacted her local police department to report the incident, indicating a potential awareness and caution that could have mitigated her loss.

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of telephone fraud, particularly targeting vulnerable populations such as the elderly. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant against such scams and to verify the legitimacy of any suspicious calls before taking action. Increased awareness can help prevent similar incidents in the future and protect community members from financial exploitation.