Dubious investment
Senior citizen transferred over 100,000 euros to fraudsters
A pensioner from the Tyrolean district of Kitzbühel actually wanted to increase her wealth with supposedly reputable investment transactions. But now the 66-year-old is over 100,000 euros poorer. The gullible woman fell victim to unscrupulous internet fraudsters.
It all began on June 4. According to the police, the perpetrators succeeded in convincing the senior citizen of the "investment" over the phone by means of skillful conversation. The 66-year-old then made several transfers to various accounts abroad.
Charges filed
At some point, the Tyrolean woman realized the scam. She promptly reported it to the police. But by then it was already too late. The 66-year-old is now facing a loss of almost 100,000 euros.
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