Swindlers tricked a 41-year-old resident of Krasnodar.
Man in Krasnodar Falls Victim to Telephone Fraud, Loses Over 1 Million Rubles
In a concerning incident reported by the Krasnodar city's police department, a 41-year-old local man has become the latest victim of telephone fraud. The scam, which took place in Krasnodar, Russia, saw the man transferring over 1.1 million rubles to scammers.
The incident began with a call from a person posing as an employee of a mobile operator. The scammer claimed that the victim's personal account on "Gosuslugi" had been hacked, and in order to secure it, the man was convinced to take out a loan from a bank and transfer the money to a designated account.
As part of the scam, the scammer also asked the victim for an SMS code. However, no further details about the mobile operator or the nature of the service contract extension were provided.
The police department did not disclose any information about the scammers' identity or location. They also did not provide any updates on the current status of the investigation, stating that the current investigation is into another case of telephone fraud.
It is worth noting that the search results do not contain information about who managed the bank account to which the money was transferred. The police department also did not reveal any details about a fake representative of Rosfinmonitoring who may have been involved in the scam.
The authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and cautious when receiving unsolicited calls or messages, especially those asking for personal or financial information. If you believe you have been a victim of telephone fraud, it is important to report the incident to the police immediately.
Stay safe, and remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
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