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The victim lost more than €30,000: 'Agents' handed over the money
Croatia🏛️ PoliticsCenter3 hr. ago

The victim lost more than €30,000: 'Agents' handed over the money

A 78-year-old woman from Osijek was defrauded of over 30,000 euros by fake agents who impersonated individuals helping victims recover lost money through fraud. The police reported that unknown persons contacted her via phone, presenting themselves as agents handling financial restitution for fraud victims and offering assistance in retrieving her lost funds. Through false claims, they misled her into handing over the money. The police have intensified their search for the perpetrators. They also warned citizens, especially the elderly, against allowing strangers into their homes and advised against sharing personal or banking information online or over the phone. They recommended visiting the website webheroj.hr, part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs project, which provides detailed information on types of fraud, how to recognize them, and practical advice on improving computer security.

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The victim lost more than €30,000: 'Agents' handed over the money

A 78-year-old woman from Osijek was defrauded of over 30,000 euros by fake agents who impersonated individuals helping victims recover lost money through fraud. The police reported that unknown persons contacted her via phone, presenting themselves as agents handling financial restitution for fraud victims and offering assistance in retrieving her lost funds. Through false claims, they misled her into handing over the money. The police have intensified their search for the perpetrators. They also warned citizens, especially the elderly, against allowing strangers into their homes and advised against sharing personal or banking information online or over the phone. They recommended visiting the website webheroj.hr, part of the Ministry of Internal Affairs project, which provides detailed information on types of fraud, how to recognize them, and practical advice on improving computer security.

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