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On Wednesday, April 19th, the AG 60 Plus and the SPD city council fraction of Oberhausen SPD are hosting a free information event titled "Phone Scams" at Café "Jahreszeiten", An der Guten Hoffnung 8, in Sterkrade. The event, which starts at 11 am, aims to empower attendees to recognize common scammer tricks and avoid falling for them.
Senior Police Commissioner Jenny Verhoefen, from the Oberhausen Police's Crime Prevention and Victim Protection department, will be speaking at the event. She will explain various tactics used by scammers to target older people, providing valuable insights to help attendees stay safe.
Some of the common tactics used by phone scammers targeting older people include impersonating trusted figures, claiming fake prizes or rewards, threatening with legal action or arrest, requesting personal or financial information, and using emotional manipulation. To recognize and avoid these scams, experts advise never sharing personal or financial information over the phone to unsolicited callers, verifying the caller’s identity independently before taking any action, being skeptical of calls requiring immediate payment or pressured decisions, using call-blocking tools, and reporting suspicious calls to the police or consumer protection agencies.
Registration for the event is mandatory for attendance. You can register by email at [email protected] or by phone at 0208/825-3460. Alternatively, you can register by attending the event in person. The event remains free even after registration.
By attending this event, seniors can learn about specific scam tactics such as the grandparent scam, shock calls, and posing as fake officials. This knowledge will equip them with the tools necessary to navigate the potential risks associated with phone scams and protect themselves from falling victim to these deceitful practices.
For further details about Senior Police Commissioner Jenny Verhoefen’s talk, we recommend checking official publications from the AG 60 Plus, SPD Oberhausen, or the Oberhausen police department directly, as such targeted event summaries may not be widely available online.
- Participants of the "Phone Scams" information event in Sterkrade, hosted by AG 60 Plus and SPD city council fraction of Oberhausen SPD, will not only gain knowledge about recognizing common scammer tactics but also learn strategies for education-and-self-development to avoid falling for them.
- As part of the "Phone Scams" event, Senior Police Commissioner Jenny Verhoefen from Oberhausen Police will provide insightful learning opportunities about crime-and-justice topics, specifically discussing tactics used by scammers to target older people, which can serve as a valuable resource for general-news readers.
