Authorities in Poland have been notified about the instance of deceit.

On May 7, 2025, an 80-year-old woman from Gevelsberg narrowly avoided falling victim to a bank scam. The incident took place around 11:45 AM at her residence.

The scam began with a phone call from a person posing as a bank employee. The imposter claimed that the woman's account had been hacked and that a five-figure amount was at risk of being debited unless she shared her account details.

However, the victim, who showed remarkable presence of mind, realized the scam and threatened to call the police. This caused the suspect to flee without any further action.

The Ennepe-Ruhr District Police Headquarters Press Office, located at Strückerberger Straße 32, 58256 Ennepetal, can be contacted for inquiries related to this incident. Their contact details have been provided by the Ennepe-Ruhr District Police Headquarters and can be reached by telephone at 02333 9166-1200, mobile at 0174/6310227, or via email at [email protected].

The suspect is described as being approximately 1.75m tall, having short brown hair, of European appearance, slim build, wearing a grey trouser and pullover, and overall well-groomed. Despite a subsequent search, the suspect could not be found.

The Ennepe-Ruhr District Police Headquarters does not provide details about the stolen EC card or the amount at risk in the recent scam case. The search results do not provide the name of the suspect who allegedly tried to steal money from the 80-year-old woman from Gevelsberg.

This incident serves as a reminder to be vigilant against such scams and to report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The Ennepe-Ruhr District Police Headquarters Press Office encourages everyone to verify the authenticity of any requests for personal or financial information before sharing them.