Grandmother Foils Scam After Unexpected Meeting with Granddaughter

An elderly woman narrowly escapes a phone scam demanding a €30,000 ransom, thanks to a chance encounter with her granddaughter.

Criminals attempted to deceive a woman in Remchingen by claiming her daughter-in-law was involved in a serious accident and needed bail money.
The woman withdrew a significant sum of money but discovered the scam when she unexpectedly met her granddaughter on her way home.
Police have issued warnings about such scams, advising people to hang up if they feel pressured or unsure about the caller's identity.
Authorities recommend verifying any distressing claims by contacting family members through known phone numbers.
In a separate incident, a senior in Weingarten was defrauded of money and jewelry by scammers posing as police officers.