The Vilnius County Police Department reported two separate incidents of financial fraud that occurred on July 6th. Both reports were received by the department on July 8th, detailing instances of impersonation scams targeting residents in the Vilnius area. The first incident involved a man, born in 1957.
He reported that on July 6th, two unknown women entered his apartment in Vilnius around 10 a.m. The perpetrators falsely claimed to be bank employees. During the visit, they managed to obtain the man’s bank payment card and PIN code.
Subsequently, the thieves used the stolen card information to fraudulently withdraw 5,800 euros from his bank account. Later that same day, the police received a second report concerning a woman, born in 1943. She stated that on July 6th, around 4 p.m., she was approached by unknown individuals who called her at home.
These callers pretended to be representatives from a telecommunications company and local police officers. Through deception, the scammers obtained sensitive personal data and her bank card details. Using this information, they successfully stole 1,400 euros from her account.
Police authorities noted that both events highlight sophisticated methods of fraud utilizing impersonation tactics. The incidents underscore the ongoing risk associated with sharing financial information, particularly regarding bank cards and PINs, even when approached by individuals claiming official affiliation during the month of July.
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