The alleged son wrote to the woman via messenger service on Sunday because he wanted to buy a new smartphone. Believing she was chatting with her son, the 58-year-old transferred the money. It was only through relatives that she found out that it was a scam.
Real son didn't ask for money
The real son had not asked his mother for money. A bank employee was able to stop the transfer in time so that the woman was not harmed.
Now the police are investigating and warn:
- Do not accept demands for money that you receive via WhatsApp & Co. or from alleged relatives with a new cell phone number.
- Also be vigilant if, for example, supposed officials contact you and demand a deposit because relatives are said to have caused a serious accident - fraud is lurking here!
- Always make sure personally, for example by calling back the phone number you know, whether the chat partner or caller is the person he or she claims to be.
- Don't let yourself be put under pressure.
- Call people you trust for help.
- If in doubt and if you have become a victim of fraud, contact the police immediately.
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