Žena v polovině letošního dubna na doporučení známého navštívila na sociální síti stránky zahraniční společnosti zabývající se importem a exportem vozidel. Konkrétně ji zaujala nabídka vozidla Škoda Kodiaq za 6000 eur (144 800 Kč).
„Kontaktovala firmu, která při prodeji požadovala zálohu deset procent z ceny auta nebo nabízela slevu 15 procent při úhradě celé částky předem. Žena záhy souhlasila se stoprocentní platbou dopředu a na konci dubna poslala i s poplatky částku 5650 eur (136 400 Kč). Vozidlo jí mělo být dodáno do dvou týdnů,“ informoval v úterý policejní mluvčí Libor Hejtman.
Za pět dní dostala zprávu, že je nutné vyzvednout technický průkaz a značky v ČR. Požádali ji i o úhradu 2415 eur (58 300 Kč), které žena ihned zaplatila. Poté obdržela zprávu, že auto je naložené na přívěsu a jako důkaz jí poslali fotku.
Zhruba za týden urgovala dodání vozidla a bylo jí sděleno, že vůz se blíží na hranice České republiky, ale je nutné uhradit 2800 eur (67 600 Kč) za osvědčení o shodě. I tuto částku akceptovala, ale vozidla se nedočkala.
Naopak chodily další a další poplatky, které měla zaplatit. Jednalo se o smyšlené platby za ekologický malus, za pojištění, za osvědčení o technické prohlídce, za celní odbavení a podobně. Všechny požadavky hradila.
„Na konci května měla zaplatit 1320 eur (31 860 Kč) za výmaz z německého registru vozidel, ale to už odmítla a žádala dokumentaci a fotografie k vozidlu. Dodala, že další poplatky zaplatí v hotovosti při převzetí vozidla. Prodávající jí sdělil, že v tom případě vrací zpět vůz do Německa a poslal jí adresu, kde si jej může přijet převzít,“ popsal mluvčí.
Na počátku června se žena vydala na zaslanou adresu do Německa, kde se sice nacházel autobazar, ale jiný; auto neměl vůbec v nabídce a nevlastnil ani stránky na sociální síti. Od zaměstnance bazaru se dozvěděla, že není první, která si k nim přijela pro vozidlo, které neinzerovali.
„Snažila se prodávajícího opětovně kontaktovat, ale marně, ten si ji zablokoval. Nákup auta, které nikdy nedostala, ji stál 400 tisíc korun,“ konstatoval Hejtman.
Nejčastější podvody, jak je odhalit a nenechat se okrást
Policejní statistiky zaplavují v posledních měsících příběhy nešťastníků, kteří sedli na lep internetovým podvodníkům. Kyberšmejdi přitom používají pořád dokola stejné triky, jejichž prostřednictvím se snaží důvěřivce napálit a často i oškubat. Připravte se na ně a podívejte se, jak se nejčastějším podvodům na síti bránit .
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Pro podvodníky jsou sociální sítě a bazary doslova zlatý důl. „V posledních letech jsme svědky razantního nárůstu kriminality páchané v kybernetickém prostoru, konkrétně jde zejména o podvodné jednání. Útoky pachatelů jsou čím dál sofistikovanější a častější,“ varoval Ondřej Kapr z Odboru hospodářské kriminality Policejního prezidia ČR.
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Novinky.czIndependentCenter2 days agoA woman was scammed out of over 600,000 Czech crowns through a phone call from an impersonator claiming to be a police officer from Ústí nad Labem. She was then connected to another fraudster posing as an employee of the Czech National Bank. The scammer convinced her to take out a loan in Brno and transfer money to a foreign account. Police confirmed she lost more than 600,000 CZK and will have to repay it. Authorities warned that perpetrators could face up to five years in prison if convicted.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a crime without taking a stance or showing bias. It presents facts based on police statements and does not include any subjective commentary or framing that would indicate a political or ideological slant.
Official sources cited
- government Jaroslav Herzán, police spokesperson
iDNES.czParty-alignedCenter3 days agoThe article discusses a case where a pensioner was scammed by her husband, who had planned a fraud. The pensioner has 10,000 Czech crowns saved for vacation, and the article suggests that readers might also win such an amount.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a specific crime involving a pensioner and her husband without taking a stance or showing bias in the framing of the event. It presents the facts neutrally.
Novinky.czIndependentCenter5 days ago The German Kodiaq is a disadvantage at a good price.A woman was scammed by a foreign car import/export company through social media. She agreed to pay 5650 euros upfront for a Škoda Kodiaq at a discounted price. After paying additional fees for technical documents, license plates, compliance certificates, and other fabricated charges, she eventually refused to pay a final fee of 1320 euros for removing the car from German registration, demanding documentation.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a crime without taking a stance or showing bias. It presents facts about the scam without editorializing or favoring any side.
Official sources cited
- government Police Spokesperson Libor Hejtman
ČT24State / PublicCenter5 days agoReporters from Czech Television (ČT) investigated fraudulent call centers that lure people into giving up money through phone scams. These scammers often pose as police officers or bankers and use psychological pressure and manipulation during long conversations. In the past year alone, cybercriminals in the Czech Republic have defrauded people of over two billion crowns. The investigation also spoke with someone who has committed several frauds and is now facing trial.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a crime-related issue without taking a clear political stance. It presents facts about the scale of fraud and includes an interview with a person involved in the crimes, but does not frame the information in a politically biased manner.
Official sources cited
- statement Interview with a person involved in fraud
Novinky.czIndependentCenter9 days ago Don't get caught, there's a fake text about fines.The article reports on fraudulent SMS messages circulating that falsely claim to demand payment of traffic fines. The Ministry of Transport has issued a warning about this scam.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information without opinion or framing that suggests a political perspective. It focuses on a public safety issue and cites an official source (Ministry of Transport). There is no indication of bias in the language or emphasis.
Official sources cited
- government Ministerstvo dopravy
Novinky.czIndependentCenter11 days ago Fake Prime Minister Promised a Good Deal with Chinese Oil. He Swindled Hundreds of Thousands Out of a ManScammers impersonated the Czech Prime Minister on an internet portal to promote fake Chinese oil trading opportunities. A man from Českobudějovice was contacted by a fraudulent broker claiming high profits and transferred approximately 400,000 Czech crowns to accounts provided by the scammer.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the fraud case factually without loaded language, partisan bias, or editorializing, maintaining objectivity in reporting the crime.
Official sources cited
- government Štěpánka Schwarzová, police spokesperson
Novinky.czIndependentCenter12 days ago They brought five cubes, claimed it was the 21st.Three men aged 51, 24, and 23 years old were caught attempting to defraud several customers in the Prostějov region by selling less wood than claimed. They delivered only five cubic meters of firewood but claimed it was 21 cubic meters, asking for 28,000 Czech crowns. One buyer refused to pay and called the police. The group had previously scammed at least three other buyers through similar tactics, delivering significantly less wood than promised. Police stated that one of the fraudsters intentionally distracted victims with casual conversation or other requests during the transaction.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a criminal case without taking a stance or showing bias. It presents facts about the fraudulent activity, including details of the scam, the actions of the perpetrators, and the involvement of law enforcement. There is no indication of ideological framing or selective emphasis
Official sources cited
- government Police spokesperson Miluše Zajícová
Seznam ZprávyIndependentCenter13 days agoThe National Center for Organized Crime has concluded an investigation into a case involving a multi-million crown grant for innovation in bread production at Pekárna Zelená Louka, part of the Agrofert holding. The police have recommended that two individuals and the company be prosecuted for alleged fraud. Agrofert denies any wrongdoing, stating they followed legal procedures and grant rules. The police claim that the accused provided false information or omitted key details when applying for the grant. The European Commission previously investigated the case, expressing concerns over the use
Bias read (Center): The article presents facts from both the police investigation and the company's response without overtly favoring either side. It includes direct quotes from both parties and does not use emotionally charged language or selectively omit context.
Official sources cited
- government National Center for Organized Crime
- government Office of the European Public Prosecutor
- organisation Agrofert Holding
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