CrimeaPRESS reports:
Attackers pose as bank employees or law enforcement officials. They report an alleged attempt to withdraw money from your account without your knowledge. To “protect” your funds, scammers convince you to transfer them to a “safe” account that actually belongs to them.
One of these cases occurred in Feodosia. A 71-year-old local resident lost more than 490 thousand rubles by believing deceivers.
The attackers used psychological pressure, forbidding the woman to tell her relatives about what was happening. She could not remember exactly what arguments convinced her, which indicates a high level of manipulation.
Based on this fact, the investigation of the Department of Internal Affairs of Russia for the city of Feodosia opened a criminal case under Part 3 of Art. 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation — fraud.
To avoid becoming a victim of scammers, it is important to follow simple rules:
- Never transfer money at the request of strangers, even if they introduce themselves as bank or police officers.
- Do not share your bank card details, passwords or SMS codes with anyone.
- interrupt the conversation and call the bank back at the official number indicated on your card.
- Be sure to inform your relatives about suspicious calls.
- Contact the police if in doubt or if you have been scammed.
If you are faced with a similar situation, immediately contact the nearest police station or call 102.
source: press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Republic of Crimea
Crimea news | CrimeaPRESS: latest news and main events
Comments are closed.