He wanted to invest in a fuel company shares. He lost 30,000 through a cheater. PLN
Policemen from Szklarska Poręba are conducting proceedings regarding internet fraud. His victim was a resident of the Karkonosze poviat, who lost nearly PLN 30,000.
The victim’s story shows that at the end of February he came across an attractive offer of investments in the shares of a well -known fuel company on the internet. Encouraged by the prospect of fast profit, he left his contact details, expressing interest in investing.
Another internet scam. Concerned investing in shares
On the same day, a man who introduced himself as a financial adviser contacted him by phone and informed that to start investing, it is necessary to make an initial contribution of PLN 1,000. The victim made a transfer using the BLIK code. In the following days he received numerous telephones from alleged consultants who informed him about the “profits” achieved on a specially created investment account and about setting up an account at the American bank.
During one of the telephone contacts, the scammers persuaded the man to install an application enabling remote access to his device. Then, using this access, criminals took control of his electronic banking. When the victim logged in to his bank account, he noticed the lack of PLN 8,500. The scammers calmed him down, playing delay. They claimed that this was only a temporary deposit that would be returned to him.
Shortly afterwards, the cheated man received information that someone tried to take a loan of PLN 40,000 for his given. After logging into the bank account again, he noticed that several transfers were made to unknown bills. The total sum of losses amounted to almost PLN 30,000.
The police warn against online cheaters
The police call for special care in online investments. He asks for increased vigilance in dealing with people offering fast and high profit on the Internet. Let’s remember:
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Let’s not install any applications on the order of unknown people – they can be used to take control of our phone or computer.
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Do not provide login login data or provide BLIK codes.
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Let’s be careful about investment offers appearing on social media or on unknown websites.
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Always verify the credibility of companies and people offering investments – it’s best to consult a trusted financial advisor or check opinions in reliable sources.
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Let’s not make hasty financial decisions under the influence of emotions or telephone pressure.
In case of any doubts or suspicions of an attempt to fraud, let’s contact the nearest police unit immediately. Let’s not be fooled.
