“Hi mom, it’s me. I have a new number because my cell phone broke. Please save the number” – this is how the scammers’ WhatsApp messages begin, which have been circulating for over a year and unfortunately are always successful.
The perpetrators then relatively quickly ask their victims to transfer money to someone else's account because their online banking is not working because of their new cell phone or because they cannot make an urgent payment themselves for other reasons. Again and again, the relatives contacted believe that there are real emergency situations and want to help their supposed children quickly and easily.
Four-digit sums transferred to other people's accounts
Only recently, three relevant cases involving damage were reported to the police. Four-figure sums were transferred to third-party accounts. It was only when there was contact again with the actual children of the victims that the fraud crimes became apparent.
We advise caution!
You think you wouldn't fall for that? May be. But maybe your parents or grandparents , friends or acquaintances .
That's why we appeal to you: warn the people who are close to you about this scam!
This is how you can protect yourself:
- If someone you know contacts you via Messenger at an unknown number, do not save the number automatically.
- Ask the person you know at the old number whether there really is an emergency situation. The best way to do this is to call. If you can't reach the person you know, don't act rashly.
- Be suspicious if the person doesn't want to call the number you don't know - even if they may give convincing reasons for it.
- As soon as demands or requests for money are made , alarm bells should ring.
No matter whether by post, email, telephone or via messenger services such as WhatsApp. - Pay attention to the security settings of the messaging service you use.
If you have fallen victim to such a nasty scam:
- Always file a criminal complaint .
- Under no circumstances should you make any further monetary payments .
- Inform your bank in order to stop or reverse any cash flows that may have taken place.
SAVE, COPY, SHARE!
At this point we have created an image for you that you can copy and forward via WhatsApp. It is intended to protect your parents and grandparents from becoming victims of such a nasty scam.

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Bonn police
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