Fraudulent charity collectors in shopping centres of Börde district
In Börde district in Saxony-Anhalt, unknown individuals have been requesting donations from older customers in shopping centres, claiming to collect for an organisation supporting deaf people. Police are warning of the scam.
Fraudulent charity collectors in shopping centres of Börde district
In a store in Klein Wanzleben in Börde district, two men caught attention on Tuesday morning by asking customers for money. They claimed to be collecting for an organisation that supports deaf people. The information comes from Saxony-Anhalt Police.
The store manager noticed the pair and pointed out an existing ban from the premises. The men then quickly left the store. A search in the surrounding area was unsuccessful.
According to investigators, similar incidents are already known to have occurred in Haldensleben and Oebisfelde. The group is said to consist of men and women from south-east Europe who typically operate in pairs.
Officers are appealing to shoppers to remain vigilant. Anyone who comes into contact with such persons should end the encounter promptly and notify police. Descriptions of the perpetrators and possible vehicles could assist with the investigation.
Information is being accepted by Börde police station on 03904/4780 or via the electronic police station.
Source: Police Saxony-Anhalt
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