Erfurt (dpa / sn) - The police warn Thuringians of tricksters. The police said there had recently been an increased incidence of fraud, especially in eastern Thuringia, as well as in Gotha, Eisenach and Erfurt. In a total of 19 cases, previously unknown perpetrators had tried to steal money. In one case, damage was in the mid-five-digit range.
If citizens are contacted by an unknown caller and are persuaded to hand over data or money, the call should be ended, the police said. The responsible police station should then be informed immediately or the police emergency number dialed.
