Elderly man defrauded of six-figure gold sum in scam call

An 89-year-old man in Germany's Rhein-Sieg district lost a six-figure sum in gold to scammers. The criminals employed a sophisticated ruse, with one individual impersonating a doctor from a Bonn clinic. This scammer falsely informed the elderly victim that his son urgently required a life-saving medication valued at 200,000 euros.

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The perpetrator claimed the son of the senior urgently needed a life-saving medication worth 200,000 euros.

Following the fabricated medical emergency, another individual arrived at the 89-year-old's home in Lohmar to collect the gold. This courier is described as approximately 20 to 25 years old, about 1.65 meters tall, with dark hair and a slender build. The police have initiated a search for witnesses to this incident.

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The collector is said to be about 20 to 25 years old, about 1.65 meters tall, dark-haired and slim.

Authorities are reiterating their warnings to the public, emphasizing the critical importance of never handing over money, bank cards, or jewelry to unknown individuals. They also advise against disclosing any details about personal finances or valuables over the phone, and to terminate any suspicious calls immediately.

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Police are looking for witnesses and warn again never to hand over money, bank cards or jewelry to strangers.