Tag: police impersonation
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Bavarian Pensioner Outsmarts Phone Fraudster Twice, Safeguarding His Gold
An Unexpected Hero in Bavaria In a small homey town in Bavaria, a quiet 85-year-old pensioner became an unlikely hero in the ongoing battle against phone scams. German authorities have long warned residents about criminals who cold-call victims, posing as police officers or bank officials to extract money and valuables. On Tuesday, that warning rang…
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Four Koreans Robbed in Cebu City by Suspected Fake Cops
Overview of the Incident In Cebu City, four South Korean nationals reported being robbed after a group of men identified themselves as police officers. The victims, all from Gwangju, were inside their rented residence in Barangay Talamban when the ordeal unfolded past 10 p.m. on Sunday, October 5. The attackers allegedly produced an arrest warrant…