Meta di Sorrento. Video surveillance cameras saved a 91-year-old from yet another scam and allowed the arrest of a young criminal.
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The elderly woman, already the victim of a previous scam that cost her over 10.000 euros, was alone at home when a boy wearing a colorful hat showed up at her door, pretending to be a courier who was supposed to collect money from her daughter.
The woman, deceived, gave the criminal about 1.000 euros. However, the victim's daughter, warned by an alert on her smartphone connected to the security cameras, intervened promptly together with her husband.
When they arrived home, they found the young man fleeing and tried to stop him. A fight ensued during which the criminal headbutted the woman's husband in the face, injuring him.
Despite the attack, the couple managed to call 112 and give a description of the fugitive. Shortly after, two off-duty carabinieri, alerted by the screams, intervened and arrested the young man, a 20-year-old with no criminal record from Marano.
The young man with no criminal record from Marano arrested by two off-duty carabinieri
The criminal still had with him the 1.080 euros he had just stolen, which were recovered and returned to the 91-year-old. Arrested, the young man will have to answer for aggravated robbery and personal injury.
Once again, video surveillance cameras have proven to be a valuable tool for citizen safety, allowing crimes to be prevented and the perpetrator to be brought to justice.
Video surveillance cameras: a deterrent for criminals and a security for citizens
This episode, as often reported in the news of Naples, highlights once again the importance of video surveillance cameras as a deterrent tool against criminals and to protect the safety of citizens.
The images recorded by the cameras can be fundamental to reconstruct the facts, identify the culprits and support the investigations of the police.
Furthermore, the presence of CCTV cameras can have a deterrent effect on potential criminals, discouraging them from committing crimes.
Tips for Seniors to Avoid Being Scammed
Unfortunately, the elderly are often the favorite targets of scammers. For this reason, it is important that they take some precautions to avoid being scammed.
Here are some useful tips:
Never trust strangers who show up at your door and ask for money or favors.
Never disclose personal information, such as your bank account number or credit card PIN, to anyone you don't know.
When in doubt, always contact family members or law enforcement.
Install a video surveillance system at the entrance to your home.
Inform your family and friends about common scams and how to avoid them.
The commitment of the police against scams against the elderly
Law enforcement agencies are engaged in the fight against scams targeting the elderly on a daily basis.
Awareness campaigns are organized to inform citizens about the dangers of these scams and to provide them with advice on how to protect themselves.
Article published on 14 July 2024 - 09:28
