Woman gave 20 thousand hryvnias to a fraudster who introduced himself as an SBU employee

A resident of the regional center contacted the Ternopil District Police Department with a statement about fraud committed against her. An unknown attacker swindled the woman out of 20 thousand hryvnias.

According to the victim, an unknown man called her, who introduced himself as an employee of the SBU, and informed her that the money for the medicines she ordered on the Internet had arrived in Russia, as a result of which she committed a criminal offense. In order not to be held accountable, it is necessary to transfer funds supposedly to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The frightened woman transferred 20 thousand hryvnias to a card whose number was sent by a stranger. Later, she learned that it was a fraudulent trap.

A criminal case has been initiated in accordance with Article 190 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Investigative and operational measures are ongoing.

Police officers call on residents of the region to be vigilant and attentive, not to trust strangers and not to transfer money to them.