Senior lost a million złoty on alleged currency investments. How did he get scammed?

Police officers from Nysa are investigating an investment fraud in which an 82-year-old resident of Nysa County lost one million zlotys.

According to police findings , an 82-year-old resident of Nysa County saw an offer to invest in currency markets on a website. Tempted by the prospect of earning money, he filled out a survey with his contact details.

Very quickly, the man was contacted by phone by a woman who introduced herself as a financial analyst and investment advisor, presenting the senior with opportunities to earn money quickly and at a high rate.

After the first payments, the man was presented with alleged profits that he was supposed to achieve as a result of subsequent transactions. Over the course of six months, he transferred one million złoty to accounts in foreign banks indicated by the fraudster. When he believed that he had one million dollars in his account, he decided to withdraw the capital with the profits. At that point, contact with the "investment guardian" was cut off, and the victim did not see a single złoty of his money.

The police remind us not to be guided by random advertisements on the Internet when making financial transactions. We should also check whether the investment fund in which we want to invest our savings is on the list published by the Financial Supervision Commission.

You should also not install additional software on devices used to log in to online banking, or share your login details for electronic and mobile banking with anyone, e.g. using the following programs: TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Quick Support. You should also not share confidential details regarding payment cards and do not send scans of your ID card. (PAP)

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