Messenger scam

This short video has been developed to be shared on social media or in the status message of messenger services. The more often the short video is shared, the more people we warn.

On the right you can download the video in two versions.

The police advise:

Do not allow yourself to be deceived and block the
sender of such a message. sender of such a message.

Contact the alleged sender using the old contact details / telephone number you know and ask the sender directly and personally whether a new number really exists.

Always file a criminal complaint. This is the only way for the police to become aware of the crime and prosecute the perpetrators. It also provides them with information on the extent of the offense and enables them to establish connections and, if necessary, identify a series of crimes.

Do you have any further questions?

Then please feel free to contact us:
kriminalpraevention.unna [at] polizei.nrw.de
or call: 02303/921-4900.