The Vilnius County Police Department reported two separate incidents of financial fraud that occurred in the city during the month of June, highlighting ongoing risks associated with telephone scams. On June 19, at approximately 5:10 p.m. in Vilnius, a woman, born in 1945, was targeted by scammers.
According to the police report, the victim received calls from individuals falsely claiming to represent a telecommunications company, a bank employee, and a police officer. Through deception, the fraudsters convinced the woman to hand over her bank card to an unknown individual. Subsequently, funds totaling 7,000 euros were withdrawn from her bank account using the compromised card.
A second incident was reported later the same day, on June 20, at 8:26 p.m. This time, the victim, a woman born in 1982, was defrauded while at home. The scam involved the use of a mobile application, which required the victim to read a specific barcode, resulting in the unauthorized withdrawal of 3,999 euros from her bank account.
Both incidents underscore the sophisticated methods scammers are employing to target residents. The police department advised the public to remain vigilant regarding unsolicited calls, particularly those requesting personal banking information or requiring the use of mobile applications for verification purposes. The reports confirm that the financial losses occurred through deceptive means related to the victim’s bank accounts.
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The Vilnius County Police Department has reported two instances of financial fraud in the city during June, emphasizing the persistent risk posed by telephone scams. One reported incident occurred on