Telephone fraudsters in Druskininkai swindle €17,500 through deception
A woman born in 1947 in Druskininkai trusted individuals claiming to be bank employees over the telephone and lost €17,500. Police have begun a preliminary investigation into fraud.
Telephone fraudsters in Druskininkai swindle €17,500 through deception
On 4 June at approximately 11 a.m., a woman born in 1947 received a call from unknown individuals who spoke Lithuanian with a Russian accent. The callers introduced themselves as bank employees and swindled €17,500 from the woman through deception.
The woman reported the incident to Druskininkai police headquarters the next day, on 5 June. A preliminary investigation was initiated under Article 182, Section 1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania for fraud.
Officers remind residents to be cautious and not trust representatives of financial institutions who call them. Banks never request personal data, passwords, or fund transfers over the telephone. If you have doubts about the identity of the caller, it is advisable to hang up immediately and contact your bank through official contact details.
Source: danielius.net
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