Weimar / Weimarer Land – 08.08.2026: Unknown perpetrators attempted to deceive citizens in the Weimar and Weimarer Land area on Thursday through fraudulent shock calls. The callers posed as police officers or employees of the Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt).
- Modus Operandi: Telephone shock calls using pretexts such as imminent burglaries or arrested suspects.
- Objective: Reconnaissance of living conditions and valuables.
- Status: No financial loss occurred; victims acted prudently.
- Police Contact LPI Jena: 03641 81 1503 or via email at Pressestelle.LPI.Jena@polizei.thueringen.de
Prevention against shock calls
The police issue an urgent warning: Genuine police officers never demand cash or valuables over the phone and do not inquire about private financial circumstances. If you receive a suspicious call, please follow these safety tips:
- End the call immediately: Hang up if the situation seems suspicious to you.
- Call the emergency number: Dial 110 to clarify the situation with your local police station.
- Sensitize relatives: Regularly inform family members, especially the elderly, about these fraud schemes.
- Protect your data: Never provide information over the phone about your living situation or the storage location of cash and jewelry.
Source:
Polizei Jena: Multiple shock calls occupy the police
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