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Fraudulent DEDDHE employee in Serres steals cash and jewelry worth €26,000

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A 40-year-old woman in Serres fell victim to a scam involving an impersonator claiming to be an employee of an electricity company.
The fraudster convinced her that there was a power leak in her apartment and persuaded her to bring all her cash and jewelry to the entrance of her building.
The total loss from the incident amounts to 26,000 euros in cash and jewelry.
The local police's Cyber Crime Unit is investigating the case.
This incident highlights ongoing issues with impersonation scams in the region.

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A 40-year-old woman in Serres, Greece, was defrauded by an individual impersonating an employee of the local electricity provider, DEDDHE. The perpetrator contacted her, claiming there was a power leak in her apartment and instructed her to bring all her cash and jewelry to the entrance of her building for safety. Believing this deception, the woman complied, handing over cash and jewelry estimated to total €26,000.

The authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, being handled by the Serres Crime Prevention and Investigation Department. This case highlights a concerning trend of scams utilizing impersonation tactics to exploit unsuspecting victims, raising awareness about the risks associated with such fraudulent schemes.

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