The senior lost a million zlotys on alleged investments in currencies. How did he be fooled?

Policemen from Nysa are investigating investment fraud, as a result of which a 82-year-old resident of the Nysa poviat lost a million zlotys.

According to police findings An 82-year-old resident of the Nysa poviat on the website saw an investment offer on currency markets. Tempted by a vision of earnings, he completed a survey with his contact data.

Very quickly with a man, a woman made contact with a woman who introduced herself as a financial analyst and investment guardian, presenting the senior possibilities of quick and high earnings.

After the first payments, the man was presented alleged profits that he was to achieve as a result of subsequent transactions. For six months, he transferred a million zlotys in foreign banks indicated by the fraudster. When he believed that he had a million dollars, he decided to pay capital with profits. Then contact with the “investment carer” broke off, and the victim did not see a zloty from his money.

The police remind you that during financial transactions not to be guided by random advertising on the Internet. It should also be checked whether the investment fund in which we want to place our savings is on the list published by the Polish Financial Supervision Authority.

Also, do not install additional software on devices from which the login of online banking occurs, or to provide anyone with login data in electronic and mobile banking, e.g. using the programs: TeamViewer, Anydesk, Quick Support. Do not provide confidential data on payment cards and do not send scans of your ID card. (PAP)

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