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Theater against fraud: This is how seniors in Cologne protect themselves!
Senior theater piece in Cologne on October 25th, 2025 provides information about scams. Free entry and barrier-free.
Theater against fraud: This is how seniors in Cologne protect themselves!
Today, October 25, 2025, a special performance of the play “Insinuated and ripped off” will take place in the heart of Cologne. This event, which begins at 2 p.m. at the Cologne police headquarters, is intended to educate seniors about the increasingly common scams and to raise their awareness of these issues. The Chorweiler senior theater group performs the play and highlights various common forms of fraud such as fake police officers, alleged bank employees, fraudsters as craftsmen and shock calls. It is directed by Matthias van den Berg and entry is free.
But why is this event so important? According to current statistics, fraud against older people is increasing. In 2024, losses of $1.6 billion were reported from January to May, a huge increase of almost $300 million compared to the previous year. In addition, fraud cases among seniors increased by 14% in 2023. Over 101,000 victims aged 60 and older reported fraud, with the average loss per victim being a whopping $33,915. Experts warn: The forecasts for 2025 show that the number of fraud victims could rise to around 121,229.
Awareness and information
After the performance, experts from the Cologne police will be available to answer questions and give valuable tips on behavior. “We want our seniors to be well informed and able to defend themselves against fraudsters,” emphasizes a police employee. A look at the most common types of fraud shows that tech support fraud in particular has claimed numerous victims. The importance of prevention strategies and awareness should not be underestimated - Jill Schlesinger and other experts recommend checking any suspicious communication and regularly monitoring your own accounts.
The event at police headquarters is barrier-free to enable as many seniors as possible to take part. If you would like to register using the registration link, you can find it [here](https:// Beteiligung.nrw.de/portal/pp_koeln/teilig/themen/1016272). Further information about the event can also be found on the [Cologne Police] website (https://koeln.polizei.nrw/termine/reinlegen-und-abgezockt-3).
Given the alarming figures about elder fraud, education such as this performance is of great importance. With information and a lively theater performance, the organizers hope that seniors in Cologne will be better prepared and will no longer fall prey to fraudsters so easily.