A 25-year-old man sold a property and took loans to pay scammers over 627,000 lei
A 25-year-old man from Hâncești was defrauded of over 627,000 lei in a telephone scam orchestrated by individuals posing as representatives of a mobile phone company and a bank. The incident was recently reported to the police, although the scheme happened between August 28 and September 12.
To provide funds to the scammers, the young man sold a property and took out bank loans and other borrowings.
"By abusing trust and presenting false information, the suspects allegedly induced the victim to carry out several financial transactions, resulting in a loss of 627,707 lei," reports the General Police Inspectorate (IGP).
Part of the sum was transferred via banking services, while another portion was allegedly handed over in person to an unknown individual in the municipality of Chișinău.
Law enforcement authorities also report that, thanks to the vigilance of citizens, 48 other attempted scams were thwarted before any financial loss occurred.
The IGP reminds citizens not to disclose bank card details, passwords, or security codes to strangers.
Furthermore, law enforcement urges the public not to transfer money at the request of individuals calling by phone, regardless of the institution they claim to represent.
