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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 Onlineabout 1 hour agoDECredibility 20%View source

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