Police authorities reported an incident involving a significant financial loss due to a sophisticated phone scam. On Thursday, at 3:45 PM, a man born in 1949 contacted the Šiauliai police department to report the event. He stated that on June 16 at 4:00 PM, he was at home when he received calls from unknown individuals speaking Russian.
These callers claimed to be bank employees. They managed to persuade the victim to install a remote access application onto his mobile phone and subsequently provide them with his bank cards. According to the man, these supposed bank employees successfully stole a total of 131,800 euros from his bank account.
The incident highlights an ongoing threat from financial fraud. Authorities have issued warnings regarding new methods utilized by scammers. It is reported that in the last year alone, Lithuanian scammers have reportedly stolen nearly 20 million euros from various victims.
The police advise the public to remain vigilant and exercise extreme caution when receiving unsolicited calls, particularly those related to banking services. Individuals should verify the identity of any caller claiming to represent a financial institution before providing any personal or banking details.
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