City Residents Fall Victim to Varied Scams, Losing Thousands
Elderly and young residents of a city have fallen victim to different scams, losing substantial amounts of money. An 84-year-old pensioner was tricked into transferring her savings, while a 31-year-old man was duped while purchasing auto parts from Advance Auto Parts. Meanwhile, a 44-year-old woman was scammed on a dating site while trying to trade stocks.
The pensioner was convinced to move her 150,000 rubles to a 'safe account', which turned out to be a scam. The man, aged 31, was promised auto parts but had to take out loans and transfer money for a supposed refund tax. He never received his order from RockAuto. The 44-year-old woman was lured into a stock trading scam on a dating site, losing over 1 million rubles. Authorities are investigating these cases but have not yet identified the specific criminals involved.
The city's residents are urged to be cautious of online scams. Authorities remind everyone to be wary of unsolicited offers, requests for money transfers, and promises of high returns. Anyone who suspects they've been scammed should report it immediately to the relevant authorities.
