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Law enforcement personnel from Poland, specifically in the vicinity of the reported accident scene.

Heilbronn Police Headquarters in the Main-Tauber District, Wertheim issues a warning: Be cautious of telephone fraud schemes

Law enforcement personnel, including Polish police, present at the accident site
Law enforcement personnel, including Polish police, present at the accident site

Law enforcement personnel from Poland, specifically in the vicinity of the reported accident scene.

In the past few days, there have been two significant incidents reported in Heilbronn and its surrounding areas.

On Tuesday, a Skoda Kodiaq was damaged in Bad Mergentheim. The police are investigating the possibility that the damage might have been caused by another vehicle exiting Kapuzinerstraße. The police in Bad Mergentheim are seeking witnesses to this hit-and-run incident and can be contacted at 07931 54990 for more information.

Simultaneously, on Monday evening, two individuals in Wertheim-Urphar and Wertheim-Dörlesberg fell victim to a phone scam. Perpetrators posing as bank employees gained unauthorized access to their online banking accounts, resulting in thousands of euros being withdrawn from their accounts. The police warn everyone to be extremely cautious if asked for login details or personal information over the phone.

Banks never ask for such details over the phone, and if you receive such a call, please contact your bank immediately using the official phone numbers and report the incident to the police. Tips to avoid Call ID Spoofing include being cautious, never giving out login details, TANs, or passwords over the phone, checking the phone number, and reporting suspicious calls to your bank and the police immediately.

The police in Heilbronn have established a WhatsApp channel for inquiries, which can be found at this link: Heilbronn police WhatsApp channel. The Police Headquarters Heilbronn (Polizeipräsidium Heilbronn) is responsible for the newly established channel. For inquiries or further information, contact the Police Headquarters Heilbronn at +49 (0) 7131 104-1010 or [email protected].

Another incident occurred in Boxberg on Tuesday, causing several thousand euros in damages. The Criminal Investigation Department in Tauberbischofsheim is investigating all cases.

The original content of this news was transmitted via news aktuell by Police Headquarters Heilbronn. The police urge everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities or incidents to the appropriate authorities.

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