Criminals posing as law enforcement personnel have stolen money and jewels.

In a concerning turn of events, a fraudulent call was reported in Recklinghausen on Thursday afternoon at 4:30 PM. The incident serves as a grim reminder for the public to be vigilant against unsolicited calls asking for personal or financial information.

Tragically, a car accident in the same city resulted in the death of a child. However, these two events are unrelated, as the fraudsters often use the tactic of claiming a family member is involved in an accident to demand money.

The suspect involved in the fraud case against an elderly man from Zweckel is described as a male, approximately 30 years old, stocky, around 1.80 meters tall, with short black hair, and wearing a white top. As of the time of this news article, the suspect has not been identified or apprehended.

The fraudster contacted an elderly person from the district of Zweckel, falsely claiming their son was involved in the accident. They demanded a bail for the alleged son, which included cash and jewelry. The elderly person complied, handing over their savings and valuable possessions to a stranger.

In response, the police headquarters in Recklinghausen has issued a warning about fraudsters using shock calls to trick elderly people out of their savings. They urge the public to be cautious and to report any suspicious calls to the police under the number 0800 2361 111.

The police also rely on the cooperation of citizens in the fight against fraudsters. They encourage relatives to discuss various fraudster tricks, such as the shock call and the grandparent scam, with their senior loved ones.

The "Next Generation" project, aimed at protecting senior citizens, is contributing to the efforts against such frauds. More information about this project can be found here.

For media inquiries, contact Andreas Lesch at the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen, phone: 02361 55 1031, email: [email protected].

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Let us all work together to ensure the safety and security of our elderly community.