Profit promised
81-year-old victim of internet scammers
An 81-year-old man from Pinzgau was lured by false promises of winnings: he was in contact with fraudsters by e-mail for months and was persuaded to make payments. He only became suspicious much later.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen It all sounded so tempting: the victim and the alleged internet fraudsters were in email contact for around four months. They promised the elderly man from Pinzgau a seven-figure euro prize. However, he still had to transfer money for this. The Pinzgauer complied.
The perpetrators relieved him of around 50,000 euros. The investigation is ongoing.
The police give tips
The police advise people to be careful when dealing with emails from unknown senders. Incoming mail should always be checked for truthfulness. It is also important to question false promises. For example, how can a prize be waiting for you if you have not taken part in a competition? Important: Never be dazzled by unexpected wealth!
"Never disclose personal documents, bank details or other data," say the police. Suspicious mailings should also always be deleted from your mailbox or SPAM folder.
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