The "fake police officer" observed an 81-year-old woman in early December 2024 as she withdrew large sums of money from a bank. Previously, fraudsters had pressured the woman over the phone to withdraw her money and hand it over to supposed police officers for "trace analysis."

Vienna Police Request Information on Fake Police Officer

"The woman was a victim of a serious fraud with the modus operandi 'fake police officer'," said police spokeswoman Julia Schick. The 81-year-old is said to have handed over nearly 200,000 euros to the fraudsters. Relevant information (also anonymously) is requested to be provided to the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Investigation Service Journal Service at the phone number 01-31310-33800.

(APA/Red)

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