Officers from the Economic Crime Department of the Jelenia Góra Municipal Police Headquarters established that the man had contacted a woman from Jelenia Góra via one of the social networking sites. He introduced himself as a doctor working for the UN in Syria.
The officers:
During their conversations, the scammer repeatedly mentioned that he was a widower raising a child alone. He also said that his account, containing a substantial amount of cash, had been blocked.
The fake doctor convinced his victim that, in order to unblock the funds, it was necessary to transfer approximately PLN 25,000 to his friend’s account. In return for the favor, he promised the woman a trip to exotic countries and repayment of the entire amount with high interest.
Fortunately, thanks to the actions of bank employees and Jelenia Góra police officers, the woman did not lose her money.
The officers:
In view of the above case, we warn against transferring money to the accounts of people we do not know. Let us remember that scammers often exploit our feelings, profess love, talk about their lives and show great interest in a person they have recently met.
And they add:
Our suspicions should be aroused especially by those who expect us to transfer money or hand over valuable items. Only our caution and vigilance can prevent us from becoming another fraud victim.