– On September 18, a resident of Jelenia Góra reported to the Economic Crime Division of the Municipal Police Headquarters in Jelenia Góra. She notified officers of fraud committed against her, as a result of which she lost PLN 200,000, as well as an attempted fraud involving a further PLN 200,000, reports Superintendent Edyta Bagrowska, press officer for the Jelenia Góra Municipal Police Headquarters.
How did it happen?
The woman noticed an offer on one of the social media platforms stating that money could be made by investing in the online stock market. She entered her telephone number, and a man called her later that same day, claiming to be an IT specialist.
Spokeswoman:
With his assistance, the victim installed AnyDesk on her computer. He then took control of the victim’s computer and installed a program used for stock-market trading.
The scammer told the Jelenia Góra resident that she should deposit PLN 50,000 in order to invest. After the conversation with the alleged IT specialist ended, another man called and told the woman that PLN 50,000 was not enough to trade on the stock market and that she should deposit more.
In this way, the woman lost PLN 200,000 and could have lost a further PLN 200,000. Fortunately, the transfer of the second amount was blocked.
Police:
We urge everyone to exercise common sense and caution and not to click on links that encourage investment and promise large profits in a short time. Police warn against installing AnyDesk, which scammers use to take control of our mobile devices. No one should be given login details for electronic or mobile banking; confidential payment-card information should not be shared, nor should scans of one’s identity card be sent.
The officers add:
These companies advertise their services through advertisements on social media, websites and mobile applications. The Polish Bank Association recommends checking the Financial Supervision Authority’s warning list, which publishes information about dishonest entities.