The Duisburg police are not letting up in the fight against these fraudsters and thieves. This includes not only extensive investigations, but also preventative work to stop such crimes from happening in the first place. To this end, the officers are focusing on the people who are often the last point of contact for victims before they hand over their savings to the perpetrators: cab drivers! They are often the last chance to thwart a scam.
Taxi drivers not only take senior citizens to doctors, but also to banks and from there to other points of contact, such as hospitals. They often play a decisive role in an ongoing scam, as many fraudsters ask their victims to bring money or valuables to a specific location. Cab drivers can therefore often notice at the last moment that something is wrong and prevent a scam. But how can this be done? What are the typical signs? And: What is the best way for cab drivers to approach the senior citizen?
Criminal Chief Inspector Ralf Schäfer from the Duisburg Police Department for Crime Prevention and Victim Protection answers these questions and gives Duisburg cab drivers practical tips. Flyers will be distributed to all interested Duisburg cab companies.