Elderly Hanau couple loses €150,000 in brutal police impersonation scam

They thought they were saving a loved one—until the call drained their life savings. Now, police race to stop these predators before another family falls victim.

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2026 January 15 . 9:19 AM

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Swindlers loot around 150,000 euros from a couple in Hesse - Elderly Hanau couple loses €150,000 in brutal police impersonation scam

A couple from Hanau fell victim to a sophisticated phone scam. The scam began when the couple received a call from an unknown man claiming to be a police officer. He told them a family member was involved in a deadly crash and demanded immediate payment for bail. The caller kept them on the line for hours. The couple’s ordeal highlights the growing threat of impersonation scams targeting vulnerable individuals. Investigators continue to search for leads, urging anyone with details about the suspects to come forward. The total loss of €150,000 remains under active police review.