False craftsman steals pensioner in Magdeburg - police warn!

False craftsman steals pensioner in Magdeburg - police warn!

Magdeburg, Deutschland - In Magdeburg, an unscrupulous fraudster from a 77-year-old pensioner stole confidence on Tuesday afternoon. The man who spoke out as a craftsman of the Wasernotdienst crept into the senior citizen's apartment with a flimsy story. Shortly before 1 p.m. he rang the doorbell and claimed that there was water damage in the neighborhood. In order to avert the supposed danger, he wanted to check the water pipe in her apartment, such as The pensioner, to be good -faith and polite, let the man in her kitchen. There he instructed her to press the tap in the bathroom. While she met this request, the fraudster searched the kitchen cupboards and steel the wallet, cash and jewelry from the old lady. After his brazen theft, the man disappeared without a trace.

The police have now initiated investigations and describes the sought -after as about 40 years old, with a Mediterranean phenotype and normal stature. In the incident, the fraudster wore a thick dark vest and gloves. The officials urgently look for witnesses who can provide information about the crime or the perpetrator. Anyone who has seen something is asked to report to the Magdeburg police station on 0391/546-3295. Every hint can help to hold this perpetrator, as well as the Volksstimme emphasized.

However, the situation does not remain without consequences for the residents. Experts warn seniors affected to be particularly careful for strangers on the door. As in numerous fraud cases, which often aim at older people, preliminary walls such as water pipe checks are common. The Nursing help gives tips on fraud prevention and emphasizes the need to always remain skeptical when unknowns knock on the door.

prevention measures for seniors

To prevent such trims, it is important to take some protective measures. Seniors are advised not to give any strangers to access to the apartment, even if they pretend to be a craftsman or authority employee. A door spy or a intercom can also ensure additional security.

In addition, it is advisable to ask relatives or neighbors for advice if there are uncertainties. In the age of digital media, older people should also be informed by online fraud stitches to ensure their security.

fraudsters often take advantage of the trust of older people to enrich themselves tirelessly. Therefore, sensitization in society is important to protect seniors from such cases.