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Uckermärkerin loses five-figure amount to internet fraudsters!
A woman from Uckermark fell victim to an internet fraud and transferred a five-figure sum. The police are investigating.
Uckermärkerin loses five-figure amount to internet fraudsters!
A woman from Uckermark has fallen victim to a sophisticated scam that began in a seemingly legitimate group chat. The perpetrator posed as an internationally renowned financial service provider and lured the victim with promising offers and the prospect of high returns in order to invest a five-figure sum. This reports Northern Courier.
After the woman had increasing doubts and an uneasy feeling, she began to question the situation. Eventually, she realized the deception and realized that the scammers were using false identities. To put an end to it, she filed a complaint with the police, who are now investigating the case and trying to identify the masterminds of the fraud.
Be careful when banking online
The criminal police recommend exercising a healthy degree of suspicion when it comes to tempting offers and examining providers critically. This is particularly important because, according to a dark field study by the BSI and the police, data theft and fraud are among the most common internet crimes. Over 25% of respondents have had personal experience with cybercrime, which underlines the relevance of the topic, as well BSI in its 2023 cybersecurity monitor. In addition, 65% of those surveyed fear that documents and media will be forged or manipulated.
There are currently also great concerns about artificial intelligence (AI). 60% of respondents are concerned about possible attacks by cybercriminals, while 58% believe their personal data is at risk. Shock calls that use AI-mimicked voices are particularly popular with scammers, something 52% of respondents have heard of.
Use advisory services
If you are affected yourself or suspect that something might be up, you have the option of contacting advice centers, such as the consumer advice center. Support is offered here on legal and financial issues, including via 0900 numbers, which cost around 13.70 euros and are billed per second. This offers an important contact point for those affected who do not want to be left alone to free themselves from the clutches of fraudsters VZHH informed.
In view of these developments, we can only advise everyone to be careful and to inform themselves about common security measures on the Internet. Measures such as up-to-date antivirus programs, strong passwords and the use of two-factor authentication are simple but effective steps to protect yourself from potential cyberattacks. Because as I said: safety comes first!