Last Wednesday, February 28, at around 2 p.m., a 92-year-old woman from Bad Driburg rang the doorbell. Two men won the 92-year-old's trust with their friendly manner and were let into the apartment. In the apartment, they stated that the resident needed a new antenna or a new antenna connection in order to be able to continue watching television. A down payment of 300 euros in cash was required. The 92-year-old had no cash in the apartment and put the two fraudsters off until the next day.
On Thursday, February 29, the Bad Driburg woman went to her bank branch. After she told a bank employee the reason for her visit, the employee suspected a new scam. He immediately informed the police.
The officers listened to the facts of the case and decided to be present when the money was handed over in the 92-year-old's apartment. The police officers hid in the woman's apartment. At around 2.15 p.m., the doorbell rang again. A 27-year-old man was let into the apartment by the woman and led into the living room. It was not the 300 euros he had hoped for that was waiting there, but the officers from the Höxter district police authority. The visibly surprised fraudster was taken away by the police officers. Criminal proceedings were initiated against him.
Many thanks go to the attentive bank employee who informed the police. He saved the senior citizen from the scam.
The police warn against this new scam. Remain suspicious and do not allow anyone you do not know into your home. If you are unsure, call the police or family members and ask to see identification.