On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, near the city of Angers in the French region of Maine-et-Loire, an 87-year-old woman successfully stopped a potential scam by alerting the local gendarmes. The incident involved a man posing as a delivery person, a common tactic used in fraud schemes where criminals trick victims into handing over personal information or bank details. The woman had previously fallen victim to a similar scam, which likely made her more aware of the risks. This time, she noticed suspicious behavior and called the authorities. The gendarmes arrived quickly and arrested the man, who had come to her home under false pretenses to retrieve her bank card. The suspect, a 23-year-old man with a prior criminal record, later admitted to the gendarmes that his actions were motivated by greed. He had targeted the elderly woman, likely exploiting her age and past experience as a victim to gain access to her financial information. This incident highlights the ongoing issue of scams targeting vulnerable individuals, especially the elderly. Authorities continue to warn the public about the importance of verifying the identity of delivery personnel and being cautious with personal financial information.