Saale-Holzland / Eisenberg, September 23, 2026 – Within the jurisdiction of the Jena State Police Inspectorate, several fraudulent calls by fake police officers occurred on Tuesday. In Eisenberg, the perpetrators were successful.
- Event: Fraud by fake police officers
- Date/Time: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
- Location: Eisenberg (Saale-Holzland-Kreis)
- Loss: Cash and jewelry worth several thousand euros
- Getaway vehicle: Black VW Polo
According to the police, an 86-year-old senior citizen from Eisenberg was put under such intense pressure over the phone that she believed she had to protect her valuables from alleged burglars. She handed over cash and jewelry to an unknown perpetrator, who took the valuables and subsequently fled in a black VW Polo. The resulting damage amounts to several thousand euros.
Urgent warning regarding fraud scheme
The Jena State Police Inspectorate is using this current incident to explicitly warn against this perfidious fraud scheme once again. Criminals often exploit the trust elderly people place in state institutions to deprive them of their savings.
Police prevention advice
The police strongly advise the following behavior when dealing with suspicious calls:
- The police will never ask you over the phone to hand over cash or valuables for safekeeping or verification.
- Do not let yourself be pressured over the phone and hang up immediately if in doubt.
- Do not provide any information about your financial situation or the storage of valuables in your home.
- In case of suspicion, immediately notify the real police via the emergency number 110 or contact the responsible police station.
Investigations into the incidents within the jurisdiction are ongoing. Witnesses who have made suspicious observations in the Eisenberg area in connection with the black VW Polo or individuals are asked to contact the police.
Source:
LPI-J: Fraud scheme “Fake Police Officer” strikes again
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