69-year-old Kolomyia woman lost over 24 thousand hryvnias to scammers

A 69-year-old resident of Kolomyia became a victim of a fraudulent scheme, losing over 24 thousand hryvnias. The attackers acted under the guise of bank representatives, using the popular Telegram application.

Writes Misto with reference to the regional police.

According to the victim, she was allegedly called by an employee of a banking institution. During the conversation, the scammer convinced the woman that she needed to update her personal data, otherwise her account would be blocked. Acting on the scammer's instructions, the woman transferred money to the specified account, as a result of which she lost her savings.

The Ivano-Frankivsk region police entered this case into the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations under Art. 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (fraud) and urges citizens to be as careful as possible.

To avoid such situations, follow these rules:

• Do not trust strangers. Real bank employees never ask for PIN codes, CVV codes or other payment card details.
• Do not respond to calls or messages about blocking the card. If in doubt, ask, to which bank branch you can contact in person.
• Warn your elderly relatives. Tell them about the risks associated with telephone scams.

If you suspect fraudulent activity, contact the police immediately and report such incidents to protect yourself and others.

Remember: caution is the best defense against scammers!