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Danger! New scam: Fraudsters are putting your money at risk through online trading
Warning of fraud: victims paid high sums for online systems. Experts advise caution during trading on the Internet.
Danger! New scam: Fraudsters are putting your money at risk through online trading
In April 2025, a 39-year-old man fell victim to a sophisticated fraud scheme via a supposed online trading platform. Like that Gailtal Journal reports, the person concerned registered on the platform and gave personal data and credit card information. As a result, alleged “brokers” contacted him via various channels and suggested high chances of winning through fake account movements. After multiple money transfers to foreign accounts, it turned out that the supposed investments never really took place.
The victim received small repayments to give the appearance of a reputable investment, but further payments were refused, which led to financial damage of several ten thousand euros. The police treated a similar case, in which a 56-year-old man from Carinthia grabbed the trap of fraudsters in February 2025 via an internet ad. He also lost money amounts in the lower six -digit euro range through non -existent investments.
The scammers' procedure
Like the police in theirs Advice Furthermore, lure fraudulent plant platforms often with unrealistic returns, especially in the area of cryptocurrencies and differential contracts (CFDS). Contact is often made without being asked via messaging services or by phone. The fraudsters vary as experts and offer supposedly lucrative trade strategies. In most cases, the victims invest in the belief that they are well advised, but finally lose their money.
Additional warnings illustrate the dangers: banks and savings banks do not contact their customers directly for online trading offers, and distrust should be with little commitment with high profit views. The police recommend that you research thoroughly before registration with such platforms and not to publish any sensitive data.
The extent of the problem
The scale of the fraud is significant. According to a study by PWC The amount of damage caused by online fraud is estimated at almost $1.3 billion. Fraudulent platforms are promoted via social networks and trustworthy websites and, after signing up, victims are convinced to invest more money. Withdrawal requests often require additional fees or taxes.
In addition, new scams have been identified, such as the “Tinder trading scam,” in which potential investors are introduced to dating sites before becoming involved in fraudulent investments. Scammers also use remote software to steal data undetected and set up a follow-up scam in which they promise to help repay lost funds - but for a fee.
The warning voices do not go unheard. Lawmakers and financial service providers are called upon to tighten regulation and strengthen security measures. A rapidly changing threat landscape requires advanced fraud detection technologies and comprehensive consumer protection.