Investment fraud in Lublin. 65-year-old loses 280,000 zloty
A Lublin resident who wanted to invest his savings in cryptocurrencies and the stock exchange fell victim to a criminal who persuaded him to transfer 280,000 zloty to specified accounts.
Investment fraud in Lublin. 65-year-old loses 280,000 zloty
A senior from Lublin decided to invest in digital assets and capital market instruments. Instead of the expected profits, the 65-year-old man was exploited by an unknown perpetrator who defrauded him of 280 thousand zloty.
The fraudster, acting deceitfully, impersonated a financial adviser. He guided the victim through the steps he should take when transferring funds. The victim repeatedly sent money to accounts specified by the fake expert, believing the funds were being deposited into investment accounts.
Only after some time did the victim realise that he had fallen victim to fraud. The total amount of the loss was 280 thousand zloty.
Police remind people of the need to exercise particular caution when making financial decisions. Investment should be conducted exclusively through entities with appropriate licences and verified platforms. One should avoid transferring funds to people met online or by telephone who promise high profits in a short time.
Source: KMP Lublin
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