Multiple reports have surfaced regarding sophisticated fraud schemes targeting residents, involving impersonation by various professional roles. On Monday, two separate incidents were reported to regional police departments. One report, filed at approximately 5:00 p.m.
with the Vilnius Regional Police Department, detailed a woman who reported contact with individuals over a period spanning from March 18 to June 29. These perpetrators allegedly posed as real estate brokers, telecommunications and bank employees, and even a police officer. Through deception, the scammers managed to sell the woman’s apartment and extract funds, resulting in a documented loss of 145,000 euros.
Later the same day, at about 10:57 a.m., a second woman contacted the Kaunas Regional Police Department to report a similar ordeal. This deception occurred between last year’s July 26 and April 30 of the current year. In this case as well, the individuals impersonating various professionals sold the woman’s apartment and secured funds, amounting to a loss of 145,000 euros.
These incidents highlight a recurring pattern of elaborate scams. Authorities noted that annually, con artists in Lithuania are estimated to extract approximately 20 million euros, prompting warnings about evolving methods used to defraud citizens. The police advise the public to remain vigilant and exercise caution when dealing with unsolicited services or requests for financial transactions.
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