Minsk resident sold apartment and handed over $63,000 to scammers
A 76-year-old Minsk resident received a call from an unknown person who, under the guise of replacing the intercom, tricked her into giving him a code from an SMS message. The pensioner dictated the numbers, and from that moment, a chain of deception began.
After some time, a supposed bank employee contacted the woman. She warned that fraudsters had taken out a loan in her name, collateralized by her apartment. To protect her property, it was necessary to follow the instructions of an employee from the DFR credit department.
His call didn't keep her waiting long. The perpetrator convinced the victim to sell her property, claiming it was necessary to preserve it. He promised that the agreement would later be annulled, and the dwelling would return to her ownership. This whole "performance" lasted for a month and a half.
In January, the pensioner eventually sold the apartment for $63,000. She handed the money over to the scammers.
Interestingly, the next day, a real police officer came to the woman and inquired if she had spoken with scammers or transferred money. However, the frightened pensioner denied everything.
Afterwards, she informed the pseudo-law enforcement officer about the visit from the district police officer and received clear instructions: not to tell anyone anything and to delete all messages.
The deception was uncovered when, after some time, the victim was talking with her sister and accidentally mentioned the "special operation." The concerned relative then informed the woman's son about the incident. He contacted the police.
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