Koper Residents Fall Victim to Sophisticated Online Scams
Two Koper residents have reported being victims of complex online scams, highlighting a growing concern within the region. One individual discovered an advertisement promising a substantial deposit of money into online funds and subsequently initiated a series of transactions with the perpetrators. The scammer repeatedly contacted the citizen, urging further deposits each day.
Despite realizing the fraudulent nature of the scheme, she continued to transfer money, ultimately discovering she had been defrauded. The incident was reported to the Koper Public Prosecutor’s Office. A second resident also reported a similar scam, where the scammers convinced him he possessed 8,000 euros in his account, subsequently withdrawing several thousand euros without his consent.
Both cases are currently under investigation by the Koper Police Department. This latest activity follows a concerning trend, as police reported 212 online scams within the past year, resulting in over 1 million euros in financial losses. Authorities are urging residents to exercise extreme caution when encountering unsolicited offers promising easy money and to verify the legitimacy of any online funds deposit before proceeding.
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“This is a frightening reminder of how easily people can be tricked by these elaborate schemes.”