Caution, wrong policeman! This is how Munich protects itself from fraudsters

Caution, wrong policeman! This is how Munich protects itself from fraudsters

In the Blumenau in Munich, the evening of July 17, 2025 there was a brazen fraud, in which a man over 70-year-old was the goal of a "wrong police officer". Unknowns outstanding on the phone as a police and claimed that the senior owned counterfeit money. They asked him to transmit serial numbers of his banknotes for an authenticity check. This should lead to a meeting in which the perpetrator wanted to enter the victim's apartment to check the money.

When the alleged perpetrator arrived around 7:30 p.m., he demanded several thousand euros in cash. However, the victim refused to hand over the money. As a result, the perpetrator snatched the cash and fled the man. The incident was reported via the emergency call 110 of the police, which initiated immediate search measures, but has so far not been able to find any evidence of the perpetrator.

fraud stitches in focus

This method of fraud, in which the perpetrator pretends to be police officers, is not new. According to Police-advisory center it is a frequent stitch, in which criminals pretend and assert themselves on the phone that burglars have refrained from saving the seniors. They often make appointments to hand over valuables and then try to remove money and valuables.

The perpetrators use different techniques to deceive their victims. Even fake police departments are shown. Critical voices warn directly against such attacks and advises not to leave no strangers into their own four walls. If you have doubts, you should always contact the authority directly and ask about valid information.

protective measures for seniors

Especially for older people, it is important to be aware of common fraud stitches and take appropriate protective measures. The website Pflegehilfe-eniors provides several tips on how to protect yourself from fraudsters. This includes being always skeptical of unknown calls and if doubts to check the identity of the caller by targeted questions.

Another characteristic of the fraud stitches is the "grandchild trick", in which the perpetrators pretend to be relatives and ask for money. Shock calls are also widespread in which seniors are put under pressure to immediately transfer money. Unknowns should never be let in the apartment and not revealing financial information. This is vehemently recommended by the police.

In the current situation, it is particularly important that the neighborhood has an eye on each other. If suspicious activities can be observed in the short paths to the neighbor, or so no delicate handwriting suggests that an attempt to fraud could take place, the police should be informed immediately. Well -informed citizens contribute to the safety of the entire community.

For further information on preventive measures and the correct handling of such incidents, the brochure “Surely live. Advisors for older and young at heart” from the police.