She wanted to sell hair dye for PLN 19. Instead, PLN 4,000 disappeared from her account
Clicking on the link and providing the data gave the criminals access to her bank account, which resulted in the loss of over 4 thousand złoty. Police urge caution when making online transactions.
A 26-year-old woman from Augustów County put hair dye up for sale for PLN 19. Shortly after, she received a message confirming the sale and a link to click. After clicking, information about an incoming call from a consultant appeared on her phone screen. The fake consultant convinced her to increase her blik withdrawal limits, which allowed criminals to withdraw money from her account.
After finishing the phone call, the woman logged into her online account and noticed that over 4 thousand złoty had disappeared. This scam shows how easy it is to fall victim to cybercriminals who take advantage of the inattention and lack of caution of internet users.
Police appealThe police appeal for caution when selling and buying online. Never click on attached links or provide your data, logins and passwords to bank accounts. If you suspect fraud, it is worth contacting the police.
The Provincial Police Headquarters in Białystok is located at 65 Henryka Sienkiewicza Street. If necessary, you can contact us by phone at 47 711 29 00. The map below shows the location of the headquarters.
Source: Polish Police
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