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German police intervene in 'shock call' fraud attempt targeting elderly resident

A 91-year-old man was targeted by scammers posing as police officers in a 'shock call' extortion attempt. A real police officer intervened during the call to reassure the victim and prevent financial loss, highlighting the ongoing prevalence of social engineering fraud against vulnerable populations in Germany.

Zeit Online1 day agoDECredibility 20%View source

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