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Fake cops wanted to take money from an old Viennese woman in Meidling. The pretext: the mob is in Meidling.
As a result of intensive investigations, the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, which was investigating the fraud, managed to arrest a 27-year-old Turkish citizen. She is strongly suspected of being part of a gang of con artists who, among other things, poses as a detective on the phone with older people to obtain money and valuables, especially jewelry, from them.
The mob moves in Meidling
This is exactly what happened on Thursday. However, the 59-year-old victim did the right thing. The Viennese went to the Hufelandgasse police station and trusted the police. The visibly frightened lady told officers that a suspected detective had contacted her for several days in a row. He asked her to withdraw all of her cash and collect other valuables, as the “Mafia” was active in Meidling.
The fake detective also emphasized that he would temporarily take over the money and valuables to secure them. On the basis of the incident described, the officers immediately notified the criminal police, who took over the subsequent official act. Investigators then observed the 59-year-old woman for protection and instructed her to cooperate with those allegedly responsible. His bank was also informed of the secret action.
On Friday, the scammers contacted their victim (59) again by phone. The woman was asked to withdraw all of her cash. In addition to this, you should also collect your valuables and deposit them in a garbage island area in front of your house. This time, the 59-year-old woman pretended to obey the request, knowing that she would be observed and protected by officials of the State Criminal Police.
Access was at 2 pm
The woman then went to her bank and then deposited a fake envelope at the agreed delivery point. Then he went home and waited. Both the 59-year-old man and the envelope area were kept under observation.
Around 2 p.m., the 27-year-old suspect approached the garbage island. He ended a phone call, obviously looking for the envelope with the cash. Subsequently, the agents of the State Criminal Police detained the woman. In the first interview, the woman denied being involved in Kiriminall’s machinations. The criminal police now continue to investigate the case intensively.
Police tips against scammers
– Basically, it is important to have a healthy distrust of strangers, especially when money or valuables are demanded.
– Do not allow anyone you do not know to enter your house or apartment. Use the intercom to make contact or use the door security chain or security bracket.
– Have him show you official identification (also of officials in uniform).
– Do not be afraid to call the police emergency number 133 or go to a police station to make sure that they are really police.
– The police never store money or valuables to protect them from possible theft.
– Try to memorize the appearance of the person for a later description of the person. If possible, take a photo with your phone.
– If possible, write down the license plate number and the make, type and color of the vehicle suspected of having committed the perpetrator.
– Report this to the nearest police station immediately.
– Do not reveal any details about your family or financial circumstances.
– Neighbor help and knowledge of the right to self-help can prevent crimes.
– A definite NO, the energetic direction of an uninvited visitor or a loud cry for help can also prevent a crime
