Salar of fraud in Western Pomerania: 160,000 euros lost - this is how you react!

Salar of fraud in Western Pomerania: 160,000 euros lost - this is how you react!

In the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald, two people have lost almost 160,000 euros to fraudsters in a frightening short time. The police raise the alarm and warn of increasingly sophisticated fraud stitches that contain dubious calls and fake documents. What exactly happened? A 45-year-old woman was lured into a trap in the look of her bank. In it she was asked to update her TAN device. After scanning a QR code and a call of an alleged bank employee, the woman gave the permission to the perpetrators for transfers of 65,000 euros. [Ostsee Zeitung] (https://www.ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/vorpommern-greifswald/usedom/vorpommern-160-000- through

But that was not the only case. A 63-year-old man also reported to the police after investing in a supposed crypto system. He became aware of a fake platform for cryptocurrency investments via an internet ad. First he transferred 250 euros, but then he had a fraudulent consultant tempted to further deposits. In the end, he lost almost 94,000 euros before he was made aware of the fraud by his bank. [Die Welt] (https://www.welt.de/regionales/mecklenburg-vormern/article256327508/krypto-fall-und-bank-trick-zwei- victims-wachtml) added that the man only suspected after repeated questions and finally filed a complaint.

fraud stitches under the radar

These incidents are part of a worrying trend, as fraudsters act more and more sophisticated. More and more people are affected, while the perpetrators hardly stop developing new tricks. According to a report on crypto directory, crypto frauds are particularly popular. Fraudsters use fake websites to skim relevant information and provide misleading emails that are not recognized as such. Phishing fraud is a common method in which users are pushed for the disclosure of sensitive data.

The police have clear recommendations: "Never give personal information such as passwords or TANS prize and always contact your bank directly." It is one of the simplest and most effective methods to protect yourself from these frauds. The audience should always remain skeptical, especially if unexpected inquiries for updating account information arrive.

help for self -help

If you have had a similar experience or are suspected, you should inform the police immediately and contact your bank. The earlier, the better, the better the chances of reducing the loss or preventing future attempts at fraud. Stay vigilant and protect your money, because as the recent cases show, such fraudsters are extremely active - and they don't sleep.