Overview
- The victim in Oud-IJsselmonde was called by a man posing as 'agent Van Kooten' who claimed suspects had her address and urged her to hand over valuables for safekeeping.
- A visitor later photographed her jewelry and left with her mobile phone, bank card, PIN, cash, and jewelry from the home on Benedenrijweg.
- Roughly €700 was withdrawn from her account that same evening, and the person making the withdrawal was recorded on camera.
- The police investigation is active, with a public appeal for identification via the Opsporingstiplijn (0800-6070) or anonymously through Meld Misdaad Anoniem (0800-7000).
- Officials reiterate prevention guidance: never share PINs or give valuables to callers or doorstep visitors, verify claims with your bank or by dialing 112, and if defrauded, immediately block your accounts and file a report.