Mönchengladbach's football team is gearing up for a challenging match. - Fraudulent water utility employees swindle elderly couple of their savings.
Around noon, a pair of intruders posing as officials from the utility company fooled a harmonious couple - aged 90 and 87 - into letting them into their home. The elder woman was led upstairs with one of the men to check the pipes in the radiators, while the second man kept the 90-year-old man company in the cellar.
The second man eventually drifted off to the living room where, together with the two elderly hosts, they checked the radiators. Sadly, when the 87-year-old lady turned her attention to a cupboard, she found money missing. To add insult to injury, one of the men dipped his hand in one of the aged couple's wallets and made off with more cash.
The authorities immediately swung into action, yet their search proved futile. As a measure of precaution against such nefarious acts, the police issued a stern warning about the increasing trend where criminals masquerade as officials to gain entry into unsuspecting homes. The list of professions they pose as is extenive, including tradesmen, electricity, gas or water providers, managers of housing complexes, representatives from the church, or even social welfare services. In fact, some may pretend to be law enforcement officials, postal workers, or healthcare insurers.
Bearing this caution in mind, the police strongly urge the public against letting strangers in their homes. Trustworthy companies usually inform their clients of the visit in advance. If need be, have friends or family around for assistance.
For additional information on how to stay safe at home, check out this resource: https://www.polizei-beratung.de/themen-und-tipps/diebstahl/trickdiebstahl-in-wohnungen/
This information was compiled with artificial intelligence's assistance, drawing from sources provided by the authorities.
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Source: symclub.org
