A new case of online fraud, the Police is investigating, following a related complaint from a 56-year-old woman.
According to the complaint, between the months of November 2023 and January 2024, the complaining after conversations she had with unknown persons through various platforms, she became convinced of the authenticity of websites buying and selling various products.
The perpetrators encouraged the complainant to create an account in a cryptocurrency exchange and then, with the aim of obtaining a commission profit on the sales of the alleged products, she was convinced and made purchases and sales, which she paid with crypto-currencies.
The total amount it seems that the complainant lost, amounts to 19 thousand euros.
The Police, on the occasion of this new incident of online fraud, urges the public to be especially careful.
Related Tips:
On the occasion of complaints made to the Cybercrime Sub-Directorate, related to internet fraud for alleged cryptocurrency investments, resulting in the loss of large sums of money, the Police recommends paying particular attention to such forms of investment.
▪️ Know with whom you trade. Companies must be recognized cryptocurrency exchanges.
▪️ Do not share e-wallet or online bank account passwords.
▪️ Do not give anyone access to your computer remotely ( Remote connection) for such a purpose.
▪️ Keep in mind that such investments contain risks and a high risk of losing money.
▪️ It is recommended to additionally increase the security settings in your accounts on cryptocurrency exchanges (two-factor security).
▪️ Be suspicious, do not believe in shows made with promises of big profits and consult experts.
