Scammers Impersonate Police in Widespread Phone Fraud Across Germany

Elderly victims in multiple cities lose thousands as fraudsters use shock calls to extract money.

In Deggendorf, scammers posing as police officers tricked an elderly woman into handing over €80,000 by claiming her daughter needed bail after a car accident.
In Bautzen and Görlitz, over 100 fraudulent calls have been reported, with one incident resulting in a loss of €10,000 after a fake police officer demanded money for a supposed investigation.
A senior in Augsburg was deceived into giving a mid-five-figure sum and gold to scammers who claimed his daughter was involved in a fatal accident.
Police advise the public to be wary of calls asking for money or valuables, emphasizing that real officers never make such requests.
Authorities are urging victims and potential witnesses to report any suspicious calls to help track down the perpetrators.