Dishonest individuals masquerading as bank employees are exploiting the use of debit cards, according to the Polish banking authority.

Headline: Police Issue Urgent Warning After Elderly Couple Fall Victim to Bank Fraud in Gummersbach

In a recent incident, an 88-year-old couple from Gummersbach fell victim to bank fraud. The incident serves as a stark reminder for everyone to be vigilant when it comes to protecting personal and financial information.

On August 4th, the couple received a call from a man claiming to be an employee of the banking authority. The caller spoke accent-free German and managed to obtain the PINs of the woman's and her 88-year-old husband's bank cards. He claimed that a member of the security department of the banking authority would visit their residence to collect the bank cards for a criminal technical examination.

Shortly after the call, an accomplice appeared at the residence and the bank cards were handed over. The fraudsters then withdrew a four-digit amount from the couple's account.

The Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis, which is handling the case, advises against disclosing confidential information such as access data, passwords, PINs, or TANs. They also warn against giving bank cards to strangers. The advice is not limited to the specific incident in Gummersbach but applies generally to protect against bank fraud.

Press representatives should contact the Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis for queries: Telephone: 02261 8199-1211, Email: [email protected]. For more information about the incident, contact the Criminal Prevention: Tel. 02261 8199-4700 or -4701 or under the email [email protected].

The unknown person who appeared at the residence was approximately 1.80 - 1.90 m tall, slim, with dark short hair and a European appearance.

The search results do not provide information about which banks were affected by the fraudsters in Gummersbach who extorted PINs from the elderly couple. However, the advice issued by the Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis is part of ongoing efforts by the police to prevent bank fraud and protect citizens.

Stay safe and be vigilant. Never hesitate to contact the authorities if you suspect any fraudulent activity.

Dishonest individuals masquerading as bank employees are exploiting the use of debit cards, according to the Polish banking authority.