Heidkreis Police warn of fraud involving unsolicited parcels at the door
In the Heidkreis area, fraudsters are attempting to order parcels under false names and intercept them at the front door. Police advise not to hand over suspicious deliveries.
Unsolicited parcel, unknown "deliverer": police warn of new fraud scheme in Heidkreis
Police in the Heidkreis area have sounded the alarm over a new fraud scheme involving parcel deliveries. According to ndr.de, a woman received a consignment registered under her name and address – although she had ordered nothing.
Shortly after delivery, an unknown man appeared at her door and claimed to work for the parcel service. The order had been cancelled, he explained, and he had to take the parcel back with him. The woman became suspicious and refused to hand it over.
According to police assessment, such incidents are the result of a deliberate operation: fraudsters order goods under false names and addresses in order to intercept the parcels directly at the front door of unsuspecting recipients – before they can even check the contents.
The authorities recommend not accepting unknown consignments or taking care of the return independently. Suspicious cases should be reported to police immediately.
Source: Google News DE — Crime (de)