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Consumer fraud warnings and legal actions in Germany
28 clusters · 185 sources · last updated
Latest: Sömmerda police warn of remote access fraud targeting elderly residents
By late September 2026, German and Swiss authorities reported a surge in diverse criminal activities, ranging from sophisticated cybercrime to organized extortion and physical robberies. Digital threats have expanded to
Escalating senior fraud and impersonation scams in Europe
70 clusters · 262 sources · last updated
Latest: Austria police warn of rising phone impersonation scams
By August 2026, the wave of fraud targeting seniors in Europe showed increasing financial impact and geographic spread. The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) reported a sharp rise in losses from schemes where p