Fraud on Rügen: 84-year-old loses tens of thousands to false bank employees!

Fraud on Rügen: 84-year-old loses tens of thousands to false bank employees!

Stralsund (dpa/mv) - Shocking news from Rügen! An 84-year-old woman has been the victim of a refined computer fraud and has lost several ten thousand euros. The incident occurred on Friday when the elderly woman was called by a supposed bank employee who spent her as a rescuer in need.

The fraudster, who spent the employee of a bank, told the unsuspecting woman that her account had been chopped. To solve the problem, she persuaded the 84-year-old to install a special long-distance program on her computer. What the elderly did not know: The fraudster took control of the computer! An account lock was late - at that time several ten thousand euros had already been debited from their account. A nightmare for the affected woman!

Technology as a weapon of the fraudsters

The police warn: fraudsters are increasingly using technological means to deceive their victims. The use of long -distance maintenance software is particularly perfidious, which enables the perpetrators to gain direct access to their victims' computers. Under the pretext of an emergency, put the people affected under pressure and manipulate them to get their money. This is an alarming trend that puts more and more people in danger!

The police appealed to all citizens of being vigilant and not being put under pressure by supposed bank employees. Protect your data and money - don't let yourself be lured into the trap of the fraudsters!