A person of legal age was recently targeted by a scammer who used a convincing story to deceive them into handing over a significant amount of money. The scammer, a woman, posed as the victim’s niece and managed to swindle them out of 137,000 pesos. The incident occurred in Young, where the victim received a call from the scammer, who claimed to be their niece, at 13:57.
The scammer’s story was that the victim’s son, who was on vacation in the capital, had been robbed and was in need of financial assistance. The scammer asked the victim to transfer money to a specific identity document number, and the victim, believing the story to be true, transferred 27,000 pesos. The scammer then asked the victim to take out a loan to transfer even more money, and the victim, still unaware of the scam, went to a payment premises and managed to secure 110,000 pesos, which they then transferred again.
Investigation and Aftermath
It wasn’t until the victim’s son contacted them from the premises where the woman had carried out the procedures that the truth came to light. The son confirmed that the story was a scam, and the victim immediately reported the incident to the police. The investigators of Operational Zone II are now working on the case, using the documents and telephone numbers of those involved to track down the scammer. The incident serves as a reminder to be cautious when receiving unsolicited calls or messages, especially those that involve financial transactions. By being vigilant and verifying the authenticity of such requests, individuals can protect themselves from falling victim to similar scams.
