Casage in Vienna: False policewoman faithed 440,000 euros!
Casage in Vienna: False policewoman faithed 440,000 euros!
In a current and extensive fraud series that Austria shakes, a 32-year-old Turkish citizen who lives in Vienna was arrested. The investigators of the economic criminal office have uncovered the woman because of her supposed participation in a fraud that caused older people in the region to damage almost 440,000 euros. From January to August 2023, the Osumnijčena, which applied the so -called "Policijski trik", contacted numerous seniors in Vienna and Lower Austria and used an alleged wave of burglaries in the neighborhood to gain trust and steal money. As Fenix-Magazin reports, it was arrested on February 24th in Vienna under the suspicion of fraud and membership in a criminal organization that is based in a call center in Istanbul.
The police have identified ten documented fraud cases so far, with three cases only classified as attempted fraud. In Vienna there were seven incidents, two in Lower Austria in the Neunkirchen district and an attempt in the Korneuburg district. During the arrest, notes with the name of potential victims were ensured. The suspect is currently in the Vienna-Josefstadt judgment, while the police warn the population of further fraud attempts.
prevention and sensitization for seniors
In the context of fraud prevention, it is important to clarify senior citizens about the usual procedures of the perpetrators. These contain frequent methods such as telephone calls as supposed relatives or front door visits to alleged craftsmen. According to a brochure by the Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth, these methods are particularly fond of it because they aim to deceive older people and get their fortune. Important tips include not revealing any personal information and, in the event of doubts about the identity of a person who, as the employee of an authority
protective measures for older citizens
- do not provide information about your assets.
- Do not be put under pressure or frightened.
- interrupt suspicious calls immediately.
- Do not open the door for unknown people.
- Request an official ID documentary if someone introduces themselves as an official.
The prevention of fraud among older people remains an urgent social challenge. The increased awareness of such crimes can help to reduce the attack points of the perpetrators and to promote the security of the seniors in the community.
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