Ermittlungen in Hessen: Polizei geht gegen Banden von Schockanrufern vor

German police in Hesse have launched investigations against criminal gangs using 'grandparent scams' and shock calls to defraud victims. Authorities advise ignoring such calls to prevent falling prey to these schemes. The scams involve tricking victims into transferring money by impersonating family members in distress or using threats.

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