- Deceptive Bank Personnel Successfully Swindle Nearly 90,000 Euros in Aggregate
Crafty bank personnel have swindled individuals in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern out of tens of thousands of euros. A 60-year-old lady from the Rostock district had a staggering loss of nearly 70,000 euros to unidentified criminals, as reported by the police. A 69-year-old man from Waren (Mecklenburg Lake District) mourned a loss of 20,000 euros.
According to the law enforcement, the 60-year-old was approached via a phone call. The number displayed was that of her banking institution. The perpetrators purportedly claimed that due to ongoing fraud situations, a security verification was required. This led the victim to input her data into the banking app on her mobile device and was also instructed to click on several links.
As per the current investigation, the perpetrators managed to gain access to all accounts and later moved substantial funds to accounts of a different bank. It remains uncertain whether the stolen funds can be restored with help from the affected bank and the criminal police.
Communication via text message
In contrast, the 69-year-old was initially contacted via a text message. He was then phoned and persuaded to transfer 20,000 euros to a so-called parking account to prevent fraud. He was then supposed to receive the funds back.
The man followed the instructions at his bank, but the promised return of funds never occurred. With the assistance of a web search, he discovered that he had been victimized by a fraud and alerted the police.
Due to the incident, the 60-year-old lady and the 69-year-old man fell victim to unknown criminals, engaging in a form of crime known as bank fraud. Efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen funds and bring the perpetrators to justice.
