Victim of fraudsters

After “investment”, 86-year-old loses 100,000 euros

A pensioner from the Tyrolean district of Kitzbühel actually wanted to increase his wealth with supposedly reputable investment transactions. Now the 86-year-old is more than 100,000 euros poorer. The elderly man fell victim to unscrupulous internet fraudsters.

Back in June, the senior citizen came across a supposed investment site on the internet. "He registered there and was contacted by a supposed broker a few days later," reported the police.

Access to online account
Through "clever deception and conversation", the stranger managed to persuade his victim to grant him access to his computer and online bank account.

The perpetrator then made several transfers to various foreign accounts.

Die Polizei

Transfers abroad
"As a result, the perpetrator made several transfers to various foreign accounts," the investigators continued. All in all, the perpetrator stole a low, six-figure euro amount.

It was only when the 86-year-old wanted to have his supposed winnings paid out that he noticed the fraud and reported it to the police.