An elderly woman in Vaterstetten, Germany, was defrauded of approximately 50,000 euros by scammers posing as police and claiming her daughter-in-law was involved in a fatal accident.
In an alarming case of telephone fraud, a pensioner from Vaterstetten, Germany, lost around 50,000 euros to con artists using a common scam technique involving false claims of a serious car accident. The scammers contacted the woman posing as police officers and asserted that her daughter-in-law was responsible for a fatal incident. They intimidated her by stating that a substantial bail was required to prevent her daughter-in-law from going to prison.
The victim, despite initially refusing the request due to her mobility limitations, ultimately complied with the demands of the fraudsters. They instructed her that the money should be delivered to the Munich District Court, creating a sense of urgency that played into their manipulative tactics. The fraudster who collected the cash was described as approximately 20 years old with red hair, wearing a light coat.
This incident highlights the growing concern over scam calls targeting vulnerable individuals, especially the elderly. Law enforcement agencies have been urging the public to remain vigilant and report such activities while encouraging families to educate their elderly relatives on recognizing and avoiding scams. The police in Upper Bavaria North are investigating the incident and seeking information from the public to apprehend those involved.
