Police Headquarters Lübeck

In an effort to enhance the safety of older citizens, a new initiative has been launched in Lübeck and Ostholstein. The initiative, aimed at raising awareness and providing practical tips for seniors to protect themselves against telephone fraud, was presented and distributed on August 18, 2024, at the Haut - und Venenzentrum Lübeck in Kronsforder Allee 44-46.

The first of these appointment cards were distributed as part of this initiative. Designed in cooperation with the White Ring and the prevention department of the Police Directorate of Lübeck, the cards serve as reminders for seniors' appointments and offer valuable advice on how to handle fraud attempts. Each appointment block consists of 50 sheets, and the distribution is expected to reach approximately 1,000 blocks.

Posters for waiting rooms have also been created to advise on the correct behavior. These posters, along with the appointment cards, will be distributed uniformly in Lübeck and Ostholstein in the coming weeks.

Common fraud scenarios include "shock calls" where perpetrators impersonate relatives or officials to obtain money or personal data. Emotionally stressful shock calls can lead victims to not think clearly and follow instructions, making them more vulnerable to these scams.

The initiative aims to equip seniors with the knowledge they need to identify and avoid these fraud schemes. The appointment cards not only serve as reminders for appointments but also provide helpful tips on how to handle fraud attempts.

Dr. Frambach's practice, particularly frequented by older patients, was the first to receive these appointment cards. The city of Lübeck has been experiencing an increase in fraud attempts targeting seniors, and the nationwide damage total of 2024 was reached in June of this year, with the number of cases heading towards the peak levels of 2022 and 2023.

For further information, free appointment cards, posters, or free lectures, contact the Police Directorate Lübeck Press Office. Press inquiries can be directed to Anna Julia Meyer, Press Spokesperson of the Police Directorate Lübeck, at the provided contact information.

The organization that presented and distributed the first appointment cards for spreading the initiative against telephone fraud targeting seniors in Lübeck on August 18, 2024, was the Polizeidirektion Lübeck, specifically its prevention department led by PHK Silke Ziemann, in cooperation with the organization Weißer Ring.

The White Ring offers lectures for seniors and their relatives about fraud schemes, providing additional resources for those looking to learn more about protecting themselves against these scams. The information provided is original content by the Police Directorate Lübeck, transmitted via news aktuell.

It's important to remember that these fraud schemes can affect anyone, and victims often feel great shame if they fall for it. The initiative serves as a reminder that everyone should be vigilant and take steps to protect themselves against these scams.