– A resident of Legnica County notified local police officers about a fraud committed against her. She explained that she had become interested in an advertisement found on an internet portal offering the possibility of making a quick profit through currency investment – explains asp. Aleksandra Pieprzycka from the Press Section of the Provincial Police Headquarters in Wrocław. – She clicked on the link and saw a registration form. There, she entered her details, including her telephone number.
A quasi-consultant then called her and indicated a website where the woman was supposed to log in, create an account and pay a specified amount. Unfortunately, the resident of Legnica County followed the criminal’s instructions.
That was not enough for the scammer. The pseudo-consultant called the woman again and persuaded her to make further payments. He also instructed his interlocutor to download a remote-access program onto her computer. Once she installed it, he gained access to the desktop and all the data on the device.
The spokeswoman said: – The alleged adviser tried to persuade the victim to make further payments, but when she refused, contact with the fake consultant ceased, and all the money disappeared from the woman’s bank account.
What is more, the woman soon discovered that a loan worth tens of thousands of zlotys had also been taken out in her name.
Unfortunately, that was not the end of it. The computer on which the remote-desktop program had been installed was also used by the victim’s husband. When he logged in to his bank account, the scammer gained access to his data as well. He also took out a cash loan in the husband’s name.
Police officers:
We appeal for caution when carrying out this type of transaction. Before we start investing, it is worth becoming familiar with all the rules applicable to this type of activity. We should not believe every assurance made by someone offering us profits.
And they emphasize:
Do not agree to install on your computer an application that allows the device to be controlled remotely, even if an investment consultant assures you that it is safe and necessary for investing. Do not give in to pressure or act on impulse. If you suspect that fraud has occurred, contact your bank as soon as possible. You should also notify the Police of your suspicions. Otherwise, you may lose your life savings.