Why Shock Calls Work in Bonn: Info Evening at the Pastoral Center St. Marien

When fraud on the phone suddenly feels very close

On Friday, June 19, 2026, the Forum Bad Godesberg, together with the Bürgerstiftung Rheinviertel, invites you to an informative event at the Pastoral Center St. Marien in Bonn. The focus is on the question of why shock calls work, how perpetrators build psychological pressure, and how victims can find support after fraud. The evening is announced as an information event with representatives from the police and an aspiring scientist; admission is free. ([katholisch-in-godesberg.de](https://www.katholisch-in-godesberg.de/detail/Schockanrufe-warum-sie-funktionieren-2026.06.19/?instancedate=1781881200000))

An evening between enlightenment and prevention

The topic strikes a nerve: In Bonn, according to the event announcement, over 1,000 reports were registered alone in 2025. For this reason, the event focuses on prevention, experiential knowledge, and clear orientation. Experts from the police, crime prevention, and victim protection will share insights from their practice, while the scientific perspective explains how shock calls put victims under stress and why this method is so often successful. ([katholisch-in-godesberg.de](https://www.katholisch-in-godesberg.de/detail/Schockanrufe-warum-sie-funktionieren-2026.06.19/?instancedate=1781881200000))

Why this event is particularly relevant

Shock calls are among the most insidious forms of phone fraud because they exploit fear, time pressure, and emotional states. Therefore, the Bonn evening combines an event atmosphere with factual enlightenment: visitors will receive prevention tips, learn how to react after fraud, and can ask questions from the audience. This transforms an informational event into a concrete event experience with real everyday benefits. ([katholisch-in-godesberg.de](https://www.katholisch-in-godesberg.de/detail/Schockanrufe-warum-sie-funktionieren-2026.06.19/?instancedate=1781881200000))

Location with a fitting framework

The event will take place at the Pastoral Center St. Marien, Burgstraße 43a, 53177 Bonn. The center belongs to the parish centers of the church community association Bad Godesberg and serves as a meeting point for events, gatherings, and meetings. The location in Bad Godesberg makes travel from the Bonn city area particularly easy. ([katholisch-in-godesberg.de](https://www.katholisch-in-godesberg.de/ueber-uns/pfarrzentren/index.html))

Conclusion: Experience enlightenment live

Anyone who wants to better protect themselves, their relatives, or their friends from phone fraud will receive an evening with substance, regional relevance, and practical value. The Forum Bad Godesberg brings expertise, prevention, and personal insights to a place where information is directly helpful. An event that doesn't have to be loud to be important. ([katholisch-in-godesberg.de](https://www.katholisch-in-godesberg.de/detail/Schockanrufe-warum-sie-funktionieren-2026.06.19/?instancedate=1781881200000))

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Sources:

• Church Community Association Bad Godesberg - Shock Calls - Why They Work
• Church Community Association Bad Godesberg - Parish Centers
• Church Community Association Bad Godesberg - St. Marien Church