Fraudsters in Western Pomerania: 159,000 euros from banking and crypto tricks captured!

Fraudsters in Western Pomerania: 159,000 euros from banking and crypto tricks captured!
In the district of Vorpommern-Greifswald, two citizens recently became victims of unscrupulous fraudsters. The police urgently warn against the disclosure of sensitive data on the Internet after those affected have lost a total of 159,000 euros. These incidents urgently remind you of how important a healthy distrust is when dealing with fast-moving online offers.
In the first case, a 45-year-old woman received a fake letter that allegedly comes from her bank. In it she was asked to update her TAN device. Afraid of a hacker attack by the notification of a supposed bank employee, followed the woman to the instructions and scanned a QR code, which ultimately led to a transfer of 65,000 euros to the fraudster. This happened while she followed instructions on supposed redevelopment, but in the end the money was irrevocably lost. NDR reports that….
The second incident affects a 63-year-old man who became aware of an attempted fraud by advertising for an alleged crypto investment platform. First he paid 250 euros as a registration fee. Over time, he was motivated by an alleged contact to make further transfers. Ultimately, he was pushed into a foreign account for transactions of 94,000 euros. The fraud was discovered when the real house bank asked about the transfers, which finally reported to the police [n-tv reported that …] (Https://www.n-tv.de/regionales/mecklenburg-vormern/krypto-falle-und-bank-trick-zwei- victim-well-article25869223.html).
trust is good, distrust is better
These incidents throw a light on the dangers lurking on the Internet. The assessment of offers and sharing personal data always carries risks. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, the new technologies are not only helpful for citizens, but also offer criminal new fields of action. The security authorities warn that early integration is of enormous importance in suspicious activities. Contact with the local police station can often be the first step to avoid further damage BKA informs that ....
The current cases serve as an urgent reminder. At the same time, it is advisable to always show a healthy distrust of online transactions. Again and again it happens that offers seem too tempting to be true. Preventive measures and a certain risk awareness can help protect yourself from such traps and keep your own money.
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