A fake debt collection letter is currently circulating in the name of Stadtwerke Merzig GmbH. They expressly warn against paying the requested amount.

Stadtwerke Merzig warns via Facebook about a fake debt collection letter from the debt collection company “Aleksander-Inkasso GmbH & Co KG” in Berlin:

WARNING OF ATTEMPTED FRAUD BY WRONG COLLECTION COMPANY

We are currently contacted by customers who have received a reminder from the debt collection company “Aleksander-Inkasso GmbH & Co KG” in Berlin. Stadtwerke Merzig is named as the client. Apparently criminal activities are being used to try to get money.

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Stadtwerke Merzig GmbH does not work with this company. We expressly warn against paying the requested amount. This is attempted fraud. The Saarland consumer advice center and the Merzig police have already been informed.

The police recommend that affected customers report attempted fraud. The police can only then investigate the bank details provided in the letter.

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According to the Brandenburg Consumer Center (VZB), these letters are mostly similar in the following points:

  • The letterhead contains the expression “Debt collection §”
  • Mr. Kurz is named as the contact person
  • The subject of the letter is “1. Reminder – Class Action Lawsuits – Announcement of Compulsory Enforcement Imminent”
  • the alleged main claim amounts to 760 euros, followed by the offer that only 290 euros would be due if payment was made within the next three days
  • A Lithuanian IBAN is specified as the account number for the transfer.

“If you have received such a letter, do not make a transfer under any circumstances!”

said lawyer Stefanie Kahnert from the VZB.

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