Cryptocurrency fraud in Gera: 44-year-old loses around 50,000 euros
Criminals had access to the mobile phone of a man from Gera for months and defrauded him of around 50,000 euros through a cryptocurrency scam.
Cryptocurrency fraud in Gera: 44-year-old loses around 50,000 euros
Unknown perpetrators had access to the mobile telephone of a 44-year-old man from Gera over an extended period. Through a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme, the victim suffered financial damage of approximately 50,000 euros. This is reported by the MDR.
The exact circumstances of how the criminals obtained the telephone data and what method they used in the cryptocurrency scam are not apparent from the report. Police are investigating the case.
The incident once again demonstrates how smartphone users can suffer substantial financial losses through digital attacks. Particularly in investments in cryptocurrencies, fraudsters frequently use technical tricks to obtain money.
Source: Google News DE — Crime (de)