Unknown craftsmen rob seniors in Lichterfelde! Security warning!

Unknown craftsmen rob seniors in Lichterfelde! Security warning!

yesterday afternoon, around 1 p.m., occurred in Lichterfelde, Undinestrasse, a sneaky trick theft, in which an older couple became the victim of two unknown perpetrators. The 86-year-old man and his 93-year-old wife were in her apartment when the perpetrators spoke out as craftsmen and information to check the water supply due to an alleged break. With this pretext, the fraudsters gained access to the apartment.

While the couple was busy in the kitchen to observe ongoing water, the perpetrators searched the premises. They stole cash and jewelry and were then able to escape unnoticed. Fortunately, the two seniors were not injured. The investigations have taken over the specialist commissioner of the State Criminal Police Office to grasp the perpetrators.

Security for seniors

The police advise extreme caution in such cases. It is strongly recommended that you never open the apartment door strangers and to only grant access with a chain presented or through the door spy. For craftsmen who seem unannounced, the following applies: only those should be let in who have been ordered or announced in writing. If someone pretends to be an official, it is advisable to ask for a job in a service and, in case of doubt, ask directly to the relevant authority. It is also helped to ask neighbors for support or to call for help.

In an emergency, you can reach the police under emergency number 110. Further information on trick theft and safety tips for older people are available online. The brochure “Living safely” in old age offers comprehensive information on forms of crime that particularly affect older people. This 72-page brochure, which is available on the website of police , discusses dangers at the front door, on the phone and on the Internet.

raising awareness of fraud

like the Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth often informed with lies and tricks, to the wealth of older people get. In addition to the front door, the so -called grandchildren trick is also popular, in which fraudsters on the phone pretend to be overgrown. These aggressive tactics have to be taken seriously, because older people are exposed to a higher risk in many fields of crime.

To counteract this, positive neighborhood contacts are an advantage. The brochure "Guess who is?" gives specific recommendations for the recognition and defense against fraudsters. Relatives and neighbors are called up to offer eight -grade and, if necessary, help. The Weisse Ring also offers extensive information for victims and has addresses of advice centers that can also support.