Officers seeking individuals who saw the incident.

In the heart of Duisburg, Germany, an elderly resident was the unfortunate victim of a hospital scam on August 25th at 3 PM. The police in Duisburg are currently investigating the incident, with the Criminal Investigation Unit 32 taking the lead.

According to the reports, the scam involved a phone call from someone claiming to be a distressed family member in need of an expensive hospital injection. The victim, moved by compassion, collected cash and valuable jewelry to give to a man at Lange Kamp Street.

The man who picked up the cash and jewelry was approximately 1.75 meters tall, had dark short hair, and was wearing light clothing. He was aged between 20 and 30 years old. However, no further information about his identity has been provided.

Similarly, no details about the identity of the hospitalized relative have been disclosed. The police are urging the public for any assistance in identifying the unknown person who committed the fraud in the Duisburg district.

The investigation is seeking witnesses who may have seen the pick-up or noticed anything suspicious. If you have any information, please contact the Police Duisburg at 0203 2800, outside of office hours or via their website at https://duisburg.polizei.nrw. For inquiries, you can also reach out to the Police Duisburg Press Office at 0203 280 -1041, -1045, -1046, -1047, -1049, or via email at [email protected].

The police in Duisburg continue to investigate the incident, and as more information becomes available, updates will be provided. The public is reminded to be vigilant and to verify the authenticity of any requests for financial assistance, especially those involving family emergencies.