Data released by the Klaipėda County Police Department indicates that authorities are investigating multiple instances of financial fraud involving deceptive text communications. On Monday, police received reports from two individuals who fell victim to online scams after responding to fraudulent alerts. One man, born in 1992, contacted police after receiving a text message concerning a supposed Traffic Rules (TR) violation.
The individual reported that upon clicking the link provided in the message and entering the requested data, €3,700 was subsequently stolen from his company account through fraudulent means. A separate incident was reported by a second man, born in 1990. This person also clicked on a suspicious link, resulting in the theft of €1,956.18 from his personal bank account.
In both cases, the victims were targeted by scams that utilized official-sounding notices to trick them into revealing sensitive financial information. Following these reports, the police department has initiated an initial investigation into the unauthorized use of electronic payment instruments and associated data. The incidents highlight the ongoing risk posed by phishing schemes distributed via digital messages, often masquerading as official correspondence regarding regulatory matters or fines.
Authorities advise the public to exercise extreme caution and verify the legitimacy of any financial notice received electronically before clicking any links or providing personal credentials.
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Data released by the Klaipėda County Police Department confirms that authorities are investigating multiple cases of financial fraud linked to deceptive text messages. Police received reports on Monda