The Vilnius County Police Department reported multiple instances of fraud occurring in the community during June. The department received reports detailing various scams targeting residents through impersonation. One incident, reported on June 17th, involved a woman born in 1953.
She stated that on June 10th, she was approached at her home in the Švenčionių district by individuals falsely claiming to be police officers. These individuals reportedly defrauded her out of 4,000 euros, which she handed directly to one of the men present. Further reports surfaced on the same day.
A second woman, born in 1950, reported an incident from June 15th. Around 2 p.m., unknown persons called her at her residence, pretending to be employees of a telecommunications company. Through this deception, she was persuaded to use a bank payment card, resulting in a withdrawal of 4,000 euros.
Later that day, the department also took a report from a man born in 1958. He detailed an event spanning June 16th through 17th, while he was in Vilnius. Similar to the previous case, he was approached by individuals who impersonated telecommunications staff.
These individuals successfully convinced him to use a bank payment card, leading to the withdrawal of another 4,000 euros. These reports highlight a pattern of sophisticated scams in June, where fraudsters utilized deceptive tactics, including impersonating law enforcement and utility employees, to target vulnerable residents. The police continue to advise the public regarding vigilance against such activities.
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