Overview

• A 64-year-old man in Saxony-Anhalt was scammed out of €100,000 after being falsely told his daughter caused a fatal car accident.
• The victim handed over €60,000 to a fake 'judge' and later €40,000 to a courier, both linked to the same fraudulent scheme.
• In Kaiserslautern, an 83-year-old man lost €27,000 after con artists claimed his granddaughter needed bail money following a fabricated accident.
• A store owner in Annweiler prevented a 75-year-old man from losing more money to an online scam where he believed he was supporting actress Sandra Bullock.
• Authorities urge vigilance against phone and online scams, advising people to verify claims, avoid handing over cash, and report suspicious activity to the police.