Internet fraudsters cheat man out of around 14,000 euros

Suhl - Internet fraudsters cheat man out of around 14,000 euros

A man has lost around 14,000 euros in a scam involving fake emails and a supposed bank employee. The man reported the fraud to the police in Suhl on Saturday. The unknown perpetrators first obtained the man's bank details via a so-called phishing email, as the police reported on Sunday. A woman then called the victim. She pretended to be a bank employee and persuaded the man to allow access to his computer. Since then, various sums have been transferred three times from the man's account to previously unknown accounts.

According to the police, it is unclear whether the victim will be able to access his money again. The police did not give any details about the victim.

Phishing attacks are fraudulent emails, text messages, phone calls or websites that aim to trick people into downloading malware, passing on confidential information or carrying out other actions that expose themselves or their company to cybercrime.

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1. The police in Suhl are currently investigating a case of cybercrime, where a woman allegedly involved in internet fraudsters scammed a man out of a significant amount of money through a phishing attack and gaining access to his computer.
2. The police in Thuringia reported that the woman, posing as a bank employee, convinced the victim to transfer money to unknown accounts, amounting to around 14,000 euros, marking a significant instance of criminality on the internet.
3. Despite the police's efforts, it remains uncertain if the victim will be able to recover the stolen funds, serving as a reminder of the dangers of providing sensitive information over the internet to fraudsters.
4. The incident brought attention to the rising issue of internet fraudsters, exploiting people who unknowingly fall into their scams using phishing emails, like in this case in Suhl.
5. As internet fraudsters continue to evolve their strategies for stealing personal data and banking information, individuals should remain vigilant and aware of potential phishing attempts using their computers.

Source: www.stern.de