Elderly Individual Suffers Financial Deception
In a concerning incident, a 94-year-old resident from Waldbröl, Germany, was scammed by individuals posing as Microsoft employees. The scam occurred on Wednesday, 16th April, as reported by the Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis, located in Gummersbach, Germany.
The senior was tricked into providing personal information, including bank details, IBAN, and PIN, during a phone call. The scammers claimed to fix a virus infection or other "problem cases" on the senior's computer. A page appeared on the senior's computer screen, displaying a message telling them to contact a specific phone number to solve the "PC problem".
Regrettably, the elderly man lost a four-digit euro amount from his account due to the scam. However, there is no information available about who prompted the 94-year-old person from Waldbröl to submit to the scam.
The Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis is responsible for the Oberbergischer Kreis district and is a part of the police forces in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The press inquiries regarding the Microsoft scam incident should be directed to the Press Office of the Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis.
The contact telephone number for the Press Office is 02261/8199-1210, and the email address is [email protected]. The Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis Press Office can be found online at https://oberbergischer-kreis.polizei.nrw/.
The Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis provides various services, including press inquiries, to the public. It is crucial to remain vigilant and cautious when providing personal information, especially over the phone or online. If you suspect you have been a victim of a scam, contact your local police department immediately.
