Thieves Swipe Jewelry Valued Over 100,000 Euros in Merscheid Heist
In a concerning incident, an 84-year-old woman was defrauded in Solingen-Merscheid on August 22nd. The scam involved a call from an imposter claiming to be a police officer.
The imposter demanded a large sum of money and later jewelry from the victim. A man, approximately 30 years old, with short dark hair and an average build, received a bag of jewelry from the victim. It is essential to note that the real police never ask for bank account balance, bank/credit card data, passwords, or PINs.
If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a police officer and they ask for such sensitive information, hang up immediately. The police have also warned the public not to let strangers into their homes under any circumstances.
The police are urging relatives and close persons to talk to elderly people about various methods of fraudsters. They advise that real family members identify themselves by name, whereas scammers will let you guess who is calling.
If you have been a victim of fraud, contact the police immediately. The police station in Solingen for witnesses to report suspicious persons and vehicles in the Merscheid area is named "Polizeiwache Solingen," located at Polizei, Höhscheider Str. 55, 42697 Solingen, Germany.
The police have also asked witnesses to contact them regarding suspicious persons and vehicles in the Merscheid area. If the scammer asks for money or valuables, hang up immediately. It is crucial not to hand over money or valuables to unknown persons.
Lastly, if you are instructed to dial 110 during a call or to be connected to the caller by 110, hang up immediately. Wait for the dial tone, then dial 110 yourself. The police will never display 110 on a phone's caller ID.
Stay vigilant and protect your loved ones from such scams. If you have any information regarding this incident or similar incidents, please contact the police.
