Law Enforcement Body in Lübeck: Police Directorate Lübeck

Lübeck, a city in northern Germany, has taken a significant step to safeguard its senior citizens from the rising threat of phone fraud. The city's new initiative, launched in collaboration with the police in Lübeck and Ostholstein, aims to increase awareness about phone fraud and equip seniors with the necessary tools to protect themselves.

The head of the prevention department at the Police Headquarters Lübeck, Silke Ziemann, presented the details of the distribution plan for the reminder cards. These cards, designed in cooperation with the White Ring Lübeck and Ostholstein and the prevention department of the Police Headquarters Lübeck, serve as a reminder for appointments and warn seniors about common phone fraud schemes.

The first distribution of these reminder cards took place on August 18, 2024, at the Haut - und Venenzentrum Lübeck in Kronsforder Allee 44-46. The initiative involves distributing these cards during senior's doctor's appointments, medical practices, hairdressers, and physiotherapy practices.

The distribution plan includes 1,000 appointment blocks, each containing 50 sheets, and 2,500 posters. The cards offer practical tips on how to handle phone fraud attempts, aiming to reduce the number of successful phone fraud attempts targeting seniors.

The White Ring provided explanations about the lectures they offer for seniors and their relatives. These lectures are designed to provide further information about phone fraud and offer additional strategies for staying safe. For further information, free appointment cards, posters, or free lectures for clubs, groups, or institutions, contact the Police Directorate Lübeck Press Office.

Dr. Frambach's practice is particularly frequented by elderly patients. Emotionally stressful shock situations can impair seniors' ability to think clearly and follow instructions during phone fraud attempts. The campaign aims to increase awareness about phone fraud and provide seniors with more confidence in their ability to protect themselves.

For more details about the Press Office, contact Anna Julia Meyer, the Press Spokesperson, at telephone: 0451-131-2015, fax: 0451-131-2019, or email: [email protected]. However, it's worth noting that the name of the person acting as the spokesperson of the press office of the Police Directorate Lübeck is not mentioned in the available search results.

The number of phone fraud cases is heading towards the highest levels of 2022 and 2023. The damage caused by phone fraud in 2024 has already been reached this year in June. The initiative is focused on reducing this trend and ensuring the safety of Lübeck's seniors.

The city of Lübeck encourages its senior citizens to be vigilant and take advantage of the resources provided by this initiative to protect themselves from phone fraud. By staying informed and following the practical tips provided on the reminder cards, seniors can better protect themselves from falling victim to phone fraud.