After a case of fraud committed by fake police officers, the investigators use a phantom image to search for one of the perpetrators.

On Friday, May 5th, 2023, there was a fraud in Trappenkamp in the Gönnebeker Ring area by fake police officers who collected 30,000 euros from their victim. According to the current status of the investigation, the pensioner's alleged daughter came forward in the morning and tearfully reported that she had caused a traffic accident.

Shortly afterwards, a fake police officer, supposedly from Bad Segeberg, took over the phone call and corroborated the legend of a traffic accident that was supposed to have been caused by the Trappenkamper woman's daughter. A mother was killed and her child was seriously injured in the accident. Because of this, the daughter is in custody, but can be released for money. A supposed public prosecutor continued to exert pressure and asked about cash and valuables in the senior citizen's house.

The fraudsters asked the Trappenkamper woman to provide 30,000 euros for the release of her daughter. The money should be picked up by a messenger. Until the agreed handover of the money at around 12:00 p.m., the perpetrators kept their victim on the phone almost constantly so as not to give her the opportunity to think.

A stranger, around 2 meters tall and of slim build, finally appeared at the woman's house and took the money and a real gold duplicate of an Olympic medal from 1972. The man is said to have been between 30 and 40 years old. He was dressed in a black one-piece suit without a collar, with blue and green stripes down the side, and black leather shoes with a rounded toe.

After a case of fraud committed by fake police officers, the investigators use a phantom image to search for one of the perpetrators.
Source: Bad Segeberg Police Department / Public search with phantom image
Source: Bad Segeberg Police Department / Public search with phantom image
Source: Bad Segeberg Police Department / Public search with phantom image

The Bad Segeberg criminal police are asking for any relevant information about the identity of the unknown person. The investigators ask you to contact them on 04551 884-0.

Against the current background, the police are once again warning against fraudulent calls.


Such calls are a nationwide phenomenon that are often committed by perpetrators from beyond the local area. Unknown callers repeatedly try to get cash and valuables using this scam.

There are no limits to the fraudsters' imagination. It is not uncommon for them to become pushy on the phone or literally beg for help. The fraudsters often even have detailed knowledge and thus cause enormous uncertainty among citizens. The goal is always the same. The “victims” are supposed to get cash and hand it over to the fraudsters.

The police are calling on older people in particular to pay attention to such calls and to inform the police immediately. The police also advise younger family members to make their older relatives and acquaintances aware of the issue.

In addition, if there is any uncertainty about how to deal with such calls, concerned citizens can contact any local police station or the Prevention Department of the Bad Segeberg Police Department (Bad Segeberg 04551 884-2141, Pinneberg 04101 2020). There, alleged victims, as well as employees of local financial institutions, receive relevant information.

found directly on the prevention section of the Schleswig-Holstein State Police homepage and on the state and federal police crime prevention


The perpetrators' tricks:

On the phone, fraudsters pose as trustworthy people in order to steal money. The perpetrators manage to unsettle or frighten older people over the phone. Many are then willing to hand over cash or valuables to the criminals. This is how the perpetrators proceed:

Fake police officers

The perpetrators use the phone number shown on the display to pretend to be from the police (e.g. 110 or the number of the local police station). For example, the fraudsters warn of a planned break-in. They offer those affected to have cash or valuables taken to a “safe place” by a criminal investigator. They pretend to bring everything back after the acute danger. Other scams: Fraudsters warn of counterfeit money that needs to be checked or of criminals who want to plunder the account of the person being called.

Grandchildren trick

The scammers usually call older people and people who live alone and pretend to be relatives, grandchildren or even good acquaintances. They always ask for cash at short notice. A financial bottleneck or emergency is faked, for example buying a car or an accident. The situation is always presented as extremely urgent in order to put pressure on the victim. Once it is ready to pay, a messenger is sent to collect the money. If the person concerned does not have the required amount at home, they are asked to go to the bank immediately to withdraw the amount. It is not uncommon for the perpetrator to even call a taxi if the victim cannot walk.

Promise of profit

The fraudsters promise their victims high profits over the phone. The method is always similar: before the prize is handed over, those affected are asked to provide something in return. They should pay fees, call toll numbers or attend events where inferior goods are offered at inflated prices.

tips for your safety

  • Don't let yourself be put under pressure. Hang up the phone if something seems strange to you.
  • Do not talk about your personal or financial circumstances on the phone.
  • Never give money or valuables to unknown people.
  • Talk to your family or other trusted friends about the call.
  • If you are unsure: Call the police on 110 (no area code) or your local police station. Do not use the callback button.

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