The scam begins with a call from someone pretending to be a bank employee. The caller informs the victim about allegedly inconsistent debits from his account. In order to solve the problem and be able to understand the debits, the fraudster asks for the victim's personal information - including the PIN of the debit card.

The manipulation goes even further: the fake bank employee explains that the victim's current debit card has been blocked and a new one will be sent. As an additional “service”, the fraudster offers to collect the “old” EC card. A little later, a person pretending to be a bank employee appears and takes the debit card.

Shocking consequences: Unauthorized debits and financial losses

The end point of this scam is equally shocking: Shortly after the card is picked up, unauthorized debits are made from the victim's account at the ATM. In this way, the perpetrators stole several thousand euros from four Hagen citizens last Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

An 82-year-old victim from Weserstrasse described the person who picked up the card as a woman around 25 to 30 years old, around 1.70 meters tall, with a southern appearance and black hair. She was wearing dark clothing.

The police have started an investigation and are asking for the public's help. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call 02331 986 2066.

Education and caution: Warning of scams

It is urgent to inform and warn friends, acquaintances and relatives about this new scam. The best defense against such tactics is education and caution. Be wary of calls asking for personal or banking information and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.

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