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Elderly person gives away jewelry to scammer.

Wednesday saw an elderly lady from Ulm fall prey to scammers posing as her grandson and a police officer over the phone.

SymClub
May 16, 2024
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The town of Ulm mentioned in the headline or description. - Elderly person gives away jewelry to scammer.

A group of deceivers deceived an elderly woman into believing her grandson was involved in a lethal crash and locked away behind bars. They pressured her for money and valuable items, deceptively convincing her that the bail would free him. Once they got their hands on the goods, the woman realized what had happened and her family members notified the authorities. The Ulm crime investigation unit is currently handling the situation as the extent of the loss remains unclear.

Meanwhile, in the same city, additional cases of "shock calls" came about but no cash or treasures were exchanged. The police urge vigilance against these telemarketing swindlers, providing some advice to avoid falling victim. These include not being coerced over the phone, doubtful of requests for funds or personal details, and never sending money or valuables to unidentified individuals.

This article is derived from official data provided by the authorities, with the aid of AI. [This is the paraphrased text.]

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