CroatiaA 49-year-old man reported to the Krapina-Zagoražka police that he was defrauded of several thousand euros through a mobile application. He claimed to have been scammed while using an app for messaging, where he communicated with an unknown person who asked for financial assistance for a child’s emergency surgery. The man agreed, provided his bank account number, and sent multiple thousands of euros. The next day, he received another message stating the child’s condition had worsened and more money was needed. He then sent over a thousand euros to a second account. The unknown person promised to return the money within a few days but later cut off contact. The funds were never returned. The police warn citizens to be cautious and not send money to unknown individuals.
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