Police seeking potential witnesses for investigation into alleged computer-related fraud incidents
Duisburg, Germany - The North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) Police have issued a wanted persons appeal for an individual suspected of committing credit card fraud. Between March and September 2024, an unknown perpetrator used duplicated credit cards obtained through the skimming method to withdraw several thousand euros from multiple bank accounts.
The suspect has been active in various cities across NRW, including Duisburg, Essen, Oberhausen, Gelsenkirchen, Mettmann, Bochum, Wesel, Dorsten, Neuss, Ratingen, Düsseldorf, Herne, Kassel (Hessen), Braunschweig (Niedersachsen), and Garbsen (Niedersachsen).
The NRW Police are urging the public to share any information they may have about the suspect's identity. If you have any information, please contact the detectives of the Criminal Investigation Unit 32 at 0203 2800. For queries outside of office hours, contact Duisburg Police at: 0203 2800.
The Duisburg Police have also provided three tips to prevent skimming:
- Be vigilant when using your credit card at ATMs, petrol stations, or other public places. Look for any signs of tampering or unusual devices.
- Cover your hand when entering your PIN to prevent any potential cameras from capturing it.
- Regularly check your bank statements for any unusual activities and report any suspicious transactions immediately.
For more information on preventing credit card fraud, visit: https://www.polizei-beratung.de/en/topics-and-tips/fraud/credit-card-fraud/
The NRW Police's wanted persons portal link is: https://polizei.nrw/fahndung/165125
The contact details for Duisburg Police press inquiries are: [email protected]
The website for Duisburg Police is: https://duisburg.polizei.nrw
The suspect in the ongoing investigation is still at large. If you have any information that could help in apprehending the suspect, please contact the Criminal Investigation Unit 32 at 0203 2800.
In addition to the contact details provided, the Duisburg Police can also be reached via fax at 0203 280 1049 and phone at 0203 280 -1041, -1045, -1046, -1047. For press inquiries, you can also email [email protected].
Stay vigilant and help keep your community safe. If you see something suspicious, say something. Together, we can fight against crime.
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