A resident of Mława County lost over PLN 100,000 when she trusted a person claiming to be a sailor sailing on container ships. The fraudster managed to build a close relationship with the victim and persuade her to make transfers that were supposed to enable her to receive the alleged shipment of valuable items.
The woman contacted the fraudster via a popular messenger. The police report that he pretended to be a Polish sailor working on container ships.
– During the exchange of messages, he managed to build a close relationship with the victim, using her trust and emotions. During the correspondence, the fraudster informed the woman that he had sent her a parcel containing valuable items, including personal items, documents and a large amount of money. The woman received a notification from the courier company about the need to pay for the parcel sent to her address – describes Staff Aspirant Anna Pawłowska from the District Police Headquarters in Mława.
He adds that notifications about the need to pay large amounts of money came many times. The woman took out a loan to settle the debt. – Only the family's reaction saved the woman from making further payments – the policewoman notes.
The injured party notified the police about the case. Before she realized that she had fallen victim to fraud, she had transferred over PLN 100,000.
“They have no qualms about taking advantage of people's kindness and naivety”
– The police warn against this type of fraud, which is becoming more and more common. Scammers use various stories to gain the trust of their victims. The story of the deceived woman is another example of how unscrupulous criminals take advantage of people's kindness and naivety. It is worth remembering that not everyone who contacts us on the Internet has good intentions. Let's be careful and let's not be fooled by beautiful words or empty promises – appeals the spokeswoman of the Mława police.
It also reminds you to take care of your privacy online and to be careful with messages containing unknown links and redirections to payment. They should not be opened.
Author: kk/tok
Source: tvnwarszawa.pl
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