"Profit" hoped for

Brazen fraudsters lure thousands of euros from victim

The unsuspecting victim transferred thousands of euros to an account in Lithuania.

(Bild: Ngampol - stock.adobe.com)

Unscrupulous criminals lured a 60-year-old man from the district of Klagenfurt into a trap with false promises. They persuaded the victim to "diligently" transfer money.

The temptation was apparently too great: a few weeks ago, the 60-year-old came across an internet platform via a social network - immense profits were guaranteed for low investments. Unsurprisingly, it was too good to be true. After making initial contact, an alleged stockbroker contacted the man from Klagenfurt by telephone.

The supposed expert then persuaded his unsuspecting victim to make several transfers to a Lithuanian account. In order to lull the man into a sense of security, money was subsequently returned. However, in very small amounts. Recently the time had come - believing he had done everything right, the 60-year-old demanded payment of his winnings.

60-year-old became suspicious
However, according to the supposed financial expert, this would only be possible if he transferred another not inconsiderable sum. This was the straw that broke the camel's back for the 60-year-old - he became suspicious (unfortunately far too late) and filed a complaint. In the end, there was no profit, but a total loss of several thousand euros.