Zabok Residents Targeted in Cryptocurrency and Banking Scams
Recent investigations by Net.hr have revealed two separate online scams targeting residents in the Zabok area of Croatia. Both incidents involved significant financial losses for victims. In the first case, a 67-year-old woman reported losing over 90,000 euros following a prolonged series of communications with an unidentified individual via email and phone.
The woman was persuaded by promises of high returns through cryptocurrency investments and made several transfers over a period of weeks. The second incident involved a 61-year-old woman who, in April, granted access to her mobile bank account to an individual posing as an advisor. Following their instructions, unauthorized withdrawals totaling more than 900 euros were made from her account.
Croatian police are continuing to investigate both cases and are actively seeking to identify the perpetrators. The State Office of the State Prosecution has filed criminal charges against the unknown individuals involved. Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant against such scams and to verify the legitimacy of any investment opportunities or requests for access to personal financial information.
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“It’s a terrible shame that someone so vulnerable was targeted and lost so much money.”
What steps can residents take to protect themselves from similar scams?