Alarm in Western Pomerania: Two cases of fraud cost victims a total of 159,000 euros!

Alarm in Western Pomerania: Two cases of fraud cost victims a total of 159,000 euros!

Two serious cases of fraud recently occurred in Western Pomerania, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which resulted in a total loss of 159,000 euros. The acts, which took place in different contexts, highlight the growing threat of investment fraud and online scams in the region. According to reports from TIME The fraudsters were supported by digital platforms and deceptively genuine communication, which ultimately proved fatal for the victims.

The first case concerns a 63-year-old man from the Vorpommern-Greifswald district who fell for an alleged cryptocurrency platform. The fraud began with a registration where he initially paid 250 euros. He then transferred a further 94,000 euros to a foreign account, convinced by the tempting promise of winnings. Ultimately, the man became suspicious when his bank informed him of suspicious transactions, and he filed a report.

Bank fraud with fake messages

In the second case, a 45-year-old woman from Western Pomerania-Greifswald was caught in a sophisticated scam. She received a fake letter from her bank requesting an update to her TAN device. Believing that the message was legitimate, she scanned a QR code and followed the instructions provided there. Finally, she received a call from what was supposed to be a bank employee informing her about alleged hacker attacks. This resulted in a total of €65,000 being withdrawn from her account while she believed she was doing everything right. The fraud was only discovered when she contacted her bank directly.

In another frightening twist, a 67-year-old from Rostock and an older couple from Neubrandenburg also fell for scammers. Der Rostocker wurde durch eine Internetanzeige auf ein sehr verlockendes Anlageangebot aufmerksam. He gave out personal information and transferred money to foreign accounts in the hope of making big profits. However, the promised capital did not materialize and was not refunded. This pattern was repeated by the couple from Neubrandenburg, who, on the advice of a caller, invested 180,000 euros in a non-existent airline. When the company could no longer be reached, the couple became skeptical and contacted the police.

Investment scam warning

The police have already launched an investigation and are warning urgently against such scams. Those affected are advised to be suspicious of offers with quick and high profits. It is strongly recommended that you check such offers carefully and always contact your own bank or police before making any financial decisions. The total damage caused by these fraud cases amounts to almost 300,000 euros, which underlines the urgency of educating the population about these risks. Details of these incidents can be found at Northern Courier.