Russian City Residents Lose Millions in Sophisticated Scams
Residents of a Russian city have fallen victim to a series of sophisticated scams, losing millions of rubles. The fraudulent schemes targeted vulnerable individuals, with one woman losing over 1 million rubles in a dating site scam involving stock exchange trading and student loans.
An 84-year-old pensioner was tricked into providing her passport details and transferring savings to a 'safe account', ultimately losing 150,000 rubles. The scammer convinced her to pay additional fees, including a supposed tax refund, and even took out old navy loans to facilitate the fraud. In a separate incident, a 31-year-old city resident lost approximately 2 million rubles in a fraudulent auto parts scheme involving man city football club merchandise. These cases highlight the importance of caution and vigilance when dealing with unsolicited offers and requests for personal information.
The city's residents have been targeted by organized criminals, exploiting their trust and vulnerability. Authorities are urged to investigate these cases and raise public awareness to prevent further victims. Those who suspect they have been targeted by a scam should report it to local law enforcement immediately.
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