Internet fraud takes newer forms – thieves are constantly looking for victims and unfortunately they still find them. They often use tricks involving encouraging people to invest in shares, bonds or cryptocurrencies. A resident of Kołobrzeg, who came to the police a few days ago, found out about it. “The man believed in an attractive investment offer and installed the application, giving the fraudster access to his bank account” – we read in a police announcement in Kołobrzeg.
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The police warn against online fraudsters
The page on which a resident of Kołobrzeg watched his profits grow, turned out to be false, and the application he installed on his phone was the key to his bank account for the thieves. The man lost all his savings.
Kołobrzeg police warn against internet fraud. It also informs how exactly such a practice works. The action begins with the fact that the victim is encouraged to put the first funds to the investment platform. Later, fictitious profits appear on the account that is to inspire trust. When the payment of money turns out to be impossible, the scammers demand payments to “unlock the account”. The effect is easy to predict – the funds disappear from the account.
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The police appeal to carefully check companies and investment platforms, not install any additional applications for a remote desktop, be careful in cases where someone offers fast and reliable profit.
