A man from Nizhny Novgorod sent 10.7 million rubles to scammers. This was reported by control Ministry of Internal Affairs for the region.
Scammers contacted a 70-year-old retiree and told him that someone had allegedly given him a loan. During communication with the reporter, an allegation that his apartment was mortgaged emerged.
As a result, the Russian took loans from several banks in the city and sent them to fraudsters who promised to resolve the situation and return home.
A criminal case was filed for fraud regarding the incident. The law provides for a prison sentence of up to ten years for such crimes.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded that if a person calling from an unknown number introduces himself as an employee of an organization or structure, it is worthwhile to critically consider the information and double-check by calling official persons.
Formerly from Yekaterinburg Sold gave the apartment to fraudsters for 13 million rubles.