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Internet fraud in Pirna: How Sieglinde Bach lost 1,499 euros!
Computer fraud in Pirna: Sieglinde Bach, 69, was the victim of an internet fraud, lost 1,499 euros and is looking for support.
Internet fraud in Pirna: How Sieglinde Bach lost 1,499 euros!
What a shock! Sieglinde Bach, a 69-year-old woman from Pirna, experienced a computer virus incident on June 2nd that plunged her into the abyss of internet fraud. As the Saxon reported, a window suddenly appeared on her screen with the alarming message “You have a virus.” After a nerve-wracking restart that didn't help, she contacted “Microsoft Service,” who offered her the help of a man who spoke broken German on the phone.
The caller persuaded Sieglinde to give him access to her PC. By cleverly asking questions about her online accounts, he ensured that she not only entrusted him with her passwords, but also a transfer order for 1,499 euros, with the assurance that she would get the money back the next day. This was the start of a financial nightmare. However, the next day her account was 1,000 euros in the red. Sieglinde, who lives on a pension of 790 euros and 170 euros from the social welfare office, was left to fend for herself.
The consequences of fraud
The ones from the Saxon The documented consequences were devastating. She desperately tried to reverse the transfer, but it fell on deaf ears from both her bank and the police. Thanks to the support of her son, who is a programmer and realized that the call was coming from the USA, and financial help from her daughter-in-law and a friend, she finally found a way out of the misery.
Through victim support in Pirna, Sieglinde was able to apply for support from the Lichtblick Foundation and received 500 euros to alleviate her debts somewhat. She now pays back the remaining 500 euros every month. Sieglinde, who has overcome many challenges throughout her life and is a volunteer, warns others: “Be careful on the Internet and react skeptically to offers!”
A worrying trend
Last year, Germany recorded an alarming 743,000 cases of internet fraud, with one in four Germans affected in some way. This shows how important it is to be particularly careful with online services and to find out about security precautions, such as those for office services Microsoft be recommended.
As the digital world continues to evolve, it is important to stay up to date and learn about safe working practices in online environments. Don't let yourself be ripped off, but don't give away your trust in the Internet either.