Two Sevastopol residents transferred more than half a million rubles to fraudsters under trade transactions on the Internet

A 39-year-old man who dreamed of his own format-disk machine found a “profitable” proposal on the Internet. The seller seemed reliable, the photos were real, and the price is simply fabulous. But only after the transfer of 95 thousand rubles as an prepayment, the “conscientious” seller suddenly stopped in touch.

An even more dramatic story happened with the 51-year-old Sevastopol. Having decided to purchase a laser machine on the Internet, he did not suspect that he would become a victim of a sophisticated scheme. Having discussed all the nuances of the transaction with a nonresident seller, the man began to look for a cargo transportation and after a while calls from an unknown person began to receive his phone, who offered his delivery services as a carrier.

An imaginary seller and trucker, began to rush Sevastopol with payment and, succumbing to the onslaught, he transferred 450 thousand rubles four separate transfers with four separate transfers.

Sevastopol, be vigilant! When buying or selling goods on the Internet, do not transfer money to strangers before a personal meeting and checking the goods, use the function of a safe transaction. Use only safe payment methods and do not believe too profitable offers — deception is often hidden behind them.

Source: press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in Sevastopol