Internet fraudsters defrauded three Ukrainians of 280 thousand hryvnias

Over the past weekend, three residents of Sumy region became victims of fraudsters, losing a total of more than 280 thousand hryvnias.

Typical fraud schemes:

• A call from a “bank employee”: The attacker calls and reports allegedly suspicious card transactions, offering to conduct a “check” and withdraw funds.
• Selling goods over the Internet: Fraudsters offer to purchase goods at a reduced price, demanding advance payment, and then disappear.
• Obtaining confidential information: Fraudsters pretend to be employees of banks or other organizations to lure people into bank card numbers, PIN codes, and other confidential information.

Law enforcement officers urge citizens to be careful and never provide their bank details to strangers. Remember that real bank employees will never call and ask for your full card details.

Criminal proceedings have been opened for the fraud.