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Clicking on links and losing 23,850 euros: One account lost as much as 17,000
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter2 hr. ago

Clicking on links and losing 23,850 euros: One account lost as much as 17,000

The police have received four reports of computer fraud in which three women and one man lost a total of 23,850 euros. The scammers used fake messages about mobile banking, links for online sales, and warnings about allegedly threatened bank accounts. In two cases, women received SMS messages informing them that their access to the OTPgo app was about to expire and that they needed to update their information via a provided link. After opening the links and entering their details, one woman lost 600 euros, while another lost 2,550 euros. Another woman was deceived after advertising a washing machine for sale online. A person claiming to be an interested buyer sent her a link supposedly belonging to the delivery service DPD. Following the instructions, she entered her banking details through mobile banking and later discovered a missing 3,700 euros from her account. The man who lost the largest amount, 17,000 euros, was contacted by an unknown person claiming his bank account was at risk. After opening the provided link and entering his details, the money was withdrawn from his account. The police warn citizens not to open suspicious links in messages requesting updates to mobile银行,

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Net.hr logoNet.hrIndependentCenter2 hr. ago
Clicking on links and losing 23,850 euros: One account lost as much as 17,000

The police have received four reports of computer fraud in which three women and one man lost a total of 23,850 euros. The scammers used fake messages about mobile banking, links for online sales, and warnings about allegedly threatened bank accounts. In two cases, women received SMS messages informing them that their access to the OTPgo app was about to expire and that they needed to update their information via a provided link. After opening the links and entering their details, one woman lost 600 euros, while another lost 2,550 euros. Another woman was deceived after advertising a washing machine for sale online. A person claiming to be an interested buyer sent her a link supposedly belonging to the delivery service DPD. Following the instructions, she entered her banking details through mobile banking and later discovered a missing 3,700 euros from her account. The man who lost the largest amount, 17,000 euros, was contacted by an unknown person claiming his bank account was at risk. After opening the provided link and entering his details, the money was withdrawn from his account. The police warn citizens not to open suspicious links in messages requesting updates to mobile银行,

Bias read (Center): The article discusses a crime-related incident involving financial fraud and provides factual information without taking a stance or showing bias towards any political entity or ideology.

Index.hr logoIndex.hrIndependentCenter2 hr. ago
Rijeka fraudulently lost more than 230,000 euros

A 52-year-old Croatian woman from Rijeka fell victim to a computer fraud scheme, losing over 230,000 euros after encountering an online advertisement offering investment opportunities in cryptocurrencies. The ad promised high returns with an initial investment of just 250 euros. After providing her personal and contact information, she was persuaded by unknown individuals to make multiple larger payments through cryptocurrency transactions, bank transfers, and money transfer services. The police are investigating the case and warn citizens about scams related to online investments, especially those promising large and quick profits with minimal initial investments. They advise people to be cautious and never share personal or banking information with unverified individuals or websites.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal investigation involving financial fraud and provides general warnings about online scams. It does not take a stance on any political issue, nor does it favor one side in a debate. The content is factual and balanced, focusing on the incident itself and the police's劝

Dnevnik.hr logoDnevnik.hrIndependentCenter3 hr. ago
Four people lost their savings: A man's account was taken for as much as 17,000 euros, and here's what he bought

Four individuals in Split have lost nearly 24,000 euros after falling victim to scams involving fake bank account messages and online sales. The police warn that these fraudulent activities are increasing, with reports coming not only from Split but also from other cities. One man had 17,000 euros stolen from his account, highlighting the severity of the issue. Authorities are urging people to remain cautious and verify any unexpected financial requests.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a crime-related incident involving fraud and does not present any political viewpoints, framing, or commentary. It simply reports on the occurrence of scams affecting multiple individuals, without leaning toward any particular ideological perspective.

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