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She believed in love and lost 24,000 euros: how online scammers work
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter2 hr. ago

She believed in love and lost 24,000 euros: how online scammers work

The article reports on a case of 'romance scam' investigated by the Celje Police Station, which is identified as one of the seven most common types of online fraud. The victim, a local resident, connected with a stranger on social media who claimed to be a surgeon in an Asian country. The scammer convinced the woman to transfer approximately €24,000 through multiple transactions. The police emphasize that such scammers often build trust with victims through friendly and emotionally expressive conversations before requesting money, gifts, or bank account details. They urge victims to avoid shame and immediately cut off contact if they suspect fraud, save all correspondence, and report the incident to the police.

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Večer logoVečerIndependent🔒Center2 hr. ago
She fell for promises of money refinancing and lost 35,000 euros.

In March 2026, a woman in Maribor became a victim of an online scam where she was misled by false promises of wealth generation through cryptocurrency. The fraud occurred after she clicked on a link shared via Facebook, which led her to contact a man speaking in Serbian-Croatian. He instructed her to purchase Bitcoin coupons at a petrol station, promising that her investment would be 'purified' (plemenitenje). She followed his instructions over several days, sending approximately 35,000 euros in total. The police are investigating the case as a criminal act of deception.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of a fraudulent scheme without overt ideological framing. While financial scams can sometimes touch on broader economic or political issues, this specific case focuses on individual criminal activity rather than partisan or policy-related debate. The tone and d

Slovenske novice logoSlovenske noviceIndependentCenter6 hr. ago
She believed in love and lost 24,000 euros: how online scammers work

The article reports on a case of 'romance scam' investigated by the Celje Police Station, which is identified as one of the seven most common types of online fraud. The victim, a local resident, connected with a stranger on social media who claimed to be a surgeon in an Asian country. The scammer convinced the woman to transfer approximately €24,000 through multiple transactions. The police emphasize that such scammers often build trust with victims through friendly and emotionally expressive conversations before requesting money, gifts, or bank account details. They urge victims to avoid shame and immediately cut off contact if they suspect fraud, save all correspondence, and report the incident to the police.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report on a specific instance of cybercrime without overtly endorsing or criticizing any political stance. It focuses on providing information about the nature of romance scams, their methods, and the advice given by authorities, maintaining a balanced tone without明显的左

Lokalec logoLokalecIndependentCenter6 hr. ago
She clicked on a link on Facebook and lost 35,000 euros: Maribor police officers warn of a new online scam

A resident in Maribor, Slovenia, fell victim to a new online scam after clicking on a Facebook link that promised to turn her money into wealth. The victim was tricked into purchasing Bitcoin vouchers worth €250 each, following instructions from an unknown person who spoke in Serbian-Croatian. She continued buying vouchers and sending codes to the scammer, who then converted them into cash, resulting in a total loss of approximately €35,000. Police are warning people to be cautious of online offers promising quick profits and not to share codes, passwords, or financial information with strangers based on phone calls.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal incident involving fraud and police warnings, which are standard law enforcement actions. There is no evident ideological framing, loaded language, or one-sided sourcing. The content remains neutral and factual, focusing on the event itself and the police advisory.

24ur (POP TV) logo24ur (POP TV)IndependentCenter7 hr. ago
She wired $24,000 to a fake Asian surgeon.

The article discusses a scam involving a fake surgeon from Asia who defrauded someone of 24,000 euros. It explains common tactics used by scammers, such as building trust through attentive and friendly behavior online, social media, or email. Scammers often ask for money, gifts, or bank account details under various pretenses. The police advise victims not to feel ashamed if they realize they've been scammed and to immediately cut off contact with the perpetrator while preserving all correspondence and reporting the incident to the police.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a scam without overtly criticizing or praising any political group, ideology, or institution. It focuses on general advice for preventing fraud rather than taking a stance on specific policies or political actors.

Info360 logoInfo360IndependentCenter7 hr. ago
Film love scam: she transferred him about 24 thousand euros

The article reports on a romantic scam in Celje, Slovenia, where a woman from the area lost approximately €24,000 through online interactions with a man who pretended to be a surgeon in Asia. The police describe this as one of the seven most common internet scams, noting that perpetrators often gain trust by appearing attentive, kind, and empathetic, then ask for financial assistance. They emphasize the importance of immediately contacting the police upon realizing the fraud and preserving all communication records as evidence.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report on a criminal incident without overt ideological framing. It provides information about a specific crime, explains common tactics used in such scams, and offers practical advice to victims. There is no evident partisan angle or emphasis on political ideology, so

Dnevnik logoDnevnikIndependent🔒Center8 hr. ago
A woman from Styria donated €24,000 to a "surgeon" in Asia

A woman from the Celje police district was scammed out of approximately €24,000 by a man who introduced himself as a surgeon in an Asian country through social media. The man convinced her to send money via multiple transactions. Police identified this as a 'romance scam,' one of the seven most common online scams. Scammers typically gain victims' trust through social media or dating sites, then ask for money, gifts, or access to bank accounts under various pretenses.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a crime investigation involving financial fraud and police intervention. It provides factual information without taking a stance or showing bias toward any political entity or ideology. The content focuses on law enforcement actions and does not involve political debate or ide

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