Often they lose their entire life's savings to a scam. That's why the crime prevention experts in the district of Soest rely on three fairly easy-to-remember tips:
- Unknown voice on the phone? Hang up the phone!
- Unknown people stay IN FRONT of the door!
- DO NOT give anything out of the apartment!
These three tips have now been printed on a stand-up display. This should now find its way into senior citizens' households if possible. It should be placed near the telephone so that the advice is always in front of the eyes. A sticker is also attached to it. This can be peeled off and stuck onto the telephone receiver.
"The little telephone devil on the sticker is intended to remind people of the first tip when they answer the phone," says Detective Chief Inspector Andreas Göbel. Senior citizens either forget the tips from the police or they are simply too polite to simply hang up the phone when they receive such calls!" This repeatedly leads to successful grandchild tricks, promises of winnings, calls from fake police officers, tradesmen or people seeking help at the front door. "Help prevent your relatives and friends from becoming victims of unscrupulous fraudsters!" Andreas Göbel asks for your help. "Keep the topic present and get the poster for senior citizens in your area!"
The new displays have now been distributed to older people via pharmacies, GP surgeries, senior citizens' representatives and, of course, the police.