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Walter Lehnertz warns of fraud scheme impersonating ‘Bares für Rares’
Walter Lehnertz, a dealer on the ZDF television program ‘Bares für Rares’, has issued a warning via Instagram regarding an ongoing fraud scheme. Criminals are reportedly impersonating Lehnertz and members of the show’s team to deceive individuals on platforms such as Kleinanzeigen.
The scammers allegedly claim to be pre-buyers for Lehnertz or official representatives of the ‘Bares für Rares’ team. In response, Lehnertz announced that he intends to take legal action against the perpetrator.
ZDF officials and show experts have previously clarified that dealers and experts do not conduct unannounced home visits. Participants for the program are advised to use only the official online application process provided by ZDF.
Entities
Annika Raßbach · Bares für Rares · Kleinanzeigen · Walter Lehnertz · ZDF
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- [● 3 SOURCES] A fraudster is using the name of the ZDF show ‘Bares für Rares’ on platforms like Kleinanzeigen. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Walter Lehnertz intends to take legal action against an individual impersonating him. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Experts and dealers from the show never visit fans at home unannounced. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The impersonator claims to be a pre-buyer for Lehnertz or a member of the ‘Bares für Rares’ team. www.kurierverlag.de · www.leinetal24.de · www.kreiszeitung.de