Wave of Phone Scams by Fake Police Targets Seniors in Germany

Authorities have reported multiple cases of fraudsters posing as police officers to swindle money from elderly victims.

Police in Rosenfeld arrested a 24-year-old suspect after a senior citizen reported a scam attempt involving fake police officers.
Scammers attempted to convince the senior that his belongings were at risk due to a nearby burglary, urging him to hand over valuables to a supposed officer.
In Kamenz, at least 19 fraudulent calls were made in one evening, with scammers seeking information about cash in homes.
The police in Meißen received 25 reports of similar scams within 24 hours, with one victim losing €38,000 to a fraudster posing as an officer.
Authorities are warning the public not to disclose financial details or hand over money to individuals claiming to be police officers over the phone.