Erfurt (dpa/th) - The police warned of special caution against con artists over the festive period. The State Police Inspectorate in Erfurt announced on Saturday that they did not hold back during the Christmas season. So you should be vigilant with unknown numbers on the cell phone. According to the police, a 60-year-old from Erfurt transferred a four-digit sum from her supposed daughter on Thursday based on Whatsapp messages.
In the news, the woman was asked for financial assistance to help pay bills. The 60-year-old only became suspicious when she was asked for more money. She then informed the police. It finally turned out that she had fallen victim to a common scam.
